Can Traders See Stop Loss Orders?

Can Traders See Stop Loss Orders?

Market Makers Can See Your Stop-Loss Orders
So market makers move the stock to the stop-loss levels and take them out. Especially during low volume trading in the middle of the day. ... But one reason is so they can keep shares moving.

Can market makers see stop-loss orders?

Entering a stop loss order with your broker will automatically generate a sell order should the stock drop to that number. A market maker can see that number and may drop down to buy your stock at the low price and then resell it for a profit.

Can the market see stop orders?

For example, if you want to buy an $80 stock at $79 per share, then your limit order can be seen by the market and filled when sellers are willing to meet that price. A stop order will not be seen by the market and will only be triggered when the stop price has been met or exceeded.

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