Stop Loss

Definition

A predefined price level at which a losing trade is automatically closed to limit the loss. A fundamental risk management tool.

Example

A 5% stop loss means the trade is exited if the price drops 5% below the entry price.

How Gilito AI Uses It

Many Gilito strategies include a stop loss percentage as part of their definition. Strategies with and without stop losses are backtested to find the optimal configuration.

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