Trading Basics

Contingent Orders

These are orders that instruct a broker to another action if filled. The typical action is to place a stop or limit order on the trade.

When your broker asks you to deposit more cash into your brokerage account to cover margin requirements.

When a trader buys an asset cheaply at the bottom of its fall.

Where the buying and selling of securities is automated and driven by algorithms.

Learn the skills needed to trade the markets on our Trading for Beginners course.