What is gap?Gap
When price jumps to a new level between sessions without trading at the prices in between.
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- CFDsCFD Risks: Gaps and Slippage
One piece of weekend news, and on Monday the price opens straight past your stop. CFD risk doesn't only come from leverage.
- Forex: Pending Orders & RiskSlippage, Gaps and Order Expiry
Weekend news makes the price gap at the open. Why does a stop-loss lose more? Why can a limit order come out better? And when does a pending order expire on its own?
- Stock Trading: Next StepsStop-Loss and Take-Profit
Decide in advance how much you'll lose before you get out and how much you'll take when you're up. Let discipline make the call.
- Technical Analysis: Candles & ChartsPrice Gaps
The open jumps straight past a range of prices, leaving a blank space on the chart. It might fill quickly, or it might be the start of a new trend.
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