What is a requote, and what do you do about it?

A requote happens when the price you clicked is no longer available and the platform offers a new one. It's most common on instant-execution accounts in fast markets — and most common of all on exotics.

What is a requote, and what do you do about it? — central bank rate path diagram
A central bank's policy rate path across recent meetings

Share:

  • when you last saw a requote, and on what
  • whether you accepted the new price, and why
  • how your broker's execution type affects this
What is a requote, and what do you do about it? — risk-reward diagram
A risk-reward ratio of 1 to 2

The order types guide explains how execution types differ.

Background: Market, limit and stop orders: which order type to use

The order types on a trading platform decide when and at what price you enter or exit. What each one does, and the mistakes that cost traders money.

What is the difference between a buy limit and a buy stop?

A buy limit is placed below the current price to buy on a dip. A buy stop is placed above the current price to buy if the price breaks higher.

Does a stop-loss guarantee the exit price?

No. A standard stop-loss becomes a market order when triggered and can fill beyond its level in a gap or fast market. Guaranteed stops, where offered, cost extra.

Read the full guide

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