Stop-losses enforce discipline — they take the emotion out of exiting losing trades. They also carry risks: gaps can cause execution at worse prices, and stops that are too tight get 'noised out' by normal volatility.
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Where should I place a stop?
Below meaningful support levels or a fixed multiple of average true range. Avoid round numbers where many stops cluster.