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How to set stop loss, types of stop loss, trailing stop loss — advanced Hindi guide for traders.
Published by The Retail Trader · AUG 18, 2026 · Features
How to set stop loss, types of stop loss, trailing stop loss — advanced Hindi guide for traders.
Keep these five points in mind:
• Fixed SL — How It Works: Exit at specific price, Best For: Beginners
• Percentage SL — How It Works: X% below entry, Best For: All traders
• Trailing SL — How It Works: Moves with price, Best For: Trending market
• ATR SL — How It Works: Based on volatility, Best For: Advanced traders
• Support SL — How It Works: Below support level, Best For: Technical traders
Keep these five points in mind:
• Buy price: ₹500
• Fixed SL: ₹480 (₹20 below)
• Risk per share: ₹20
• If price falls to ₹480 → Auto exit
Keep these four points in mind:
• Intraday — 1-2%
• Swing — 3-5%
• Positional — 5-8%
• Long-term — 10-15%
Trailing SL moves with price — locks profit.
Keep these six points in mind:
• Buy price: ₹500
• Initial SL: ₹480 (4% trailing)
• Price goes to ₹530 → SL moves to ₹508.80 (4% below ₹530)
• Price goes to ₹560 → SL moves to ₹537.60 (4% below ₹560)
• Price falls to ₹537 → Exit at ₹537 (profit locked!)
ATR = Average True Range. Volatility-based SL.
Keep these seven points in mind:
• Stock ATR: ₹25
• SL = Entry - (1.5 × ATR)
• Entry: ₹500
• SL: ₹500 - ₹37.50 = ₹462.50
• Volatile stocks → Wider SL
• Calm stocks → Tighter SL
Keep these five points in mind:
• Support: ₹480
• Buy price: ₹500
• SL: ₹475 (just below support)
• If support breaks → Exit (trend may have changed)
Keep these seven points in mind:
• Capital: ₹1,00,000
• Risk per trade: 2% = ₹2,000
• Entry: ₹500
• SL: ₹480 (₹20 risk per share)
• Position size: ₹2,000 / ₹20 = 100 shares
• Investment: 100 × ₹500 = ₹50,000
Keep these points in mind:
• 📌 STOP LOSS TYPES
• FIXED SL:
• 📊Exit at specific price
• 📊 Simple, for beginners
• PERCENTAGE SL:
• 📊 Intraday: 1-2%
• 📊 Swing: 3-5%
• 📊 Positional: 5-8%
• TRAILING SL:
• 📊Moves with price
• 📊Profit locks
• 📊Best in trending market
• ATR SL:
• 📊 Volatility-based
• 📊 ATR × 1.5 below entry
• 📊 Advanced traders
• SUPPORT SL:
• 📊Below support level
• 📊 Support break = trend change
• POSITION SIZING:
• 📊 Risk = Capital × 2%
• 📊 Shares = Risk / (Entry - SL)
• 📊 Never risk more than 2% per trade
Keep these points in mind:
• Stop Loss Guide | Position Sizing | Risk Management
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This article is for educational purposes only. It is not a buy or sell recommendation, a claim of guaranteed returns, or advisory guidance. Exchanges, SEBI and RBI change rules, rates and procedures from time to time, so verify every figure with your broker or an official source.