#OrderTypes101 Order types are instructions traders give to brokers on how to buy or sell a security. The most common is a **market order**, which executes immediately at the current price. A **limit order** sets a specific price at which to buy or sell, executing only if that price is met. A **stop order** triggers a market order once a certain price is reached. A **stop-limit order** combines both stop and limit features. **Trailing stops** adjust automatically with price movement to lock in profits. Understanding order types helps manage risk, control trade execution, and align with trading goals and market conditions.