Why this matters

Stop losses, take profits and trailing stops: deciding the exit before the entry. This study guide accompanies the video "How to Use a Trailing Stop Loss (Order Types Explained)" by Arvabelle and connects it to the Risk and loss management course on MAPLUStrade.

What the video covers

  • How to Use a Trailing Stop Loss (Order Types Explained)
  • Watch for the definitions of drawdown, position sizing, strategy
  • Note every rule the presenter gives for entries, exits and sizing

Key terms

  • drawdown: The decline from a peak in account value; a 50% loss needs a 100% gain to recover.
  • position sizing: Choosing the trade size from the account risk and the stop distance.
  • strategy: A repeatable plan with a defined entry, invalidation and exit.

Check your understanding

  • Drawdowns and recovery math: A 50% loss needs a 100% gain to recover.

Apply it on MAPLUStrade

Agent AI on MAPLUStrade automates exactly these rules: a stop at a price or a loss percentage, a take-profit level, and a trailing stop that only arms after a chosen gain. Practice the rules on a paper position before arming them on a live one.

Educational content only. Nothing here is financial advice; every trade is your own decision and risk.