Recent content by kankan

I agree, it's not very common but it could happen and it could be ugly so I am trying to prepare for this by understanding how things might play out. By the way, the numbers were purely hypothetical. Thanks.

Sorry, didn't quite understand. You mean that the limit order would be filled at 100 or at 80?

But then if it gaps open at 80 and it gets filled around there, would the stop get triggered immediately afterwards then?

I was wondering if anyone can help explain this potential situation. I've never experienced it but certainly it's something to be aware of, which is why I am asking. Let's assume the orders are tiny comparing to available liquidity. Say you have a buy limit order at 100 with a market stop at...