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What is slippage, and how does it affect my trading costs?

What is slippage, and how does it affect my trading costs?

Slippage is the difference between the expected price of a trade and the actual price at which it is executed. How it affects your trading costs

Slippage can be either positive or negative, meaning your trade may be executed at a better or worse price than you originally expected. Because it changes the execution price, it directly impacts the final cost of your trade.What causes slippage?

Slippage is a normal part of trading that typically occurs due to market conditions, such as:

  • High market volatility: Fast price movements, such as during major news events, can cause prices to change before your order is processed.
  • Low liquidity: When there are not enough orders at your desired price, your order may be filled at the next best available price.
  • Large orders: If you place a large order that cannot be fully filled at a single price point, parts of the order may be executed at different, less favorable prices.

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