Sell Limit Orders

A sell limit order is used to sell a security at a specified price or better, but only if the market moves up to meet that price. This video explains how the order functions, when it gets executed, and why it’s commonly used to take profits.

You’ll learn:

  • How sell limit orders are placed and executed

  • Why these orders may never fill if the price isn’t reached

  • Practical use cases for profit-taking strategies

  • How this order type is tested on licensing exams

📘 Related Exams: SIE, Series 7, Series 9, Series 65, Series 66
🧠 Skill Level: Beginner-to-intermediate
📈 Topics Covered: Order types, execution conditions, profit targets

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