+A **stop order** is an instruction to a broker to buy or sell a [security](/wiki/security) when its price touches a specific level. This crucial tool helps investors limit potential losses or protect gains by converting into a [market order](/wiki/market_order) once triggered.
+## See also
+- [Limit Order](/wiki/limit_order)
+- [Trading](/wiki/trading)
+- [Risk](/wiki/risk)
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