Definition of Sell Limit
A pending order to sell at a price above the current market price. It is placed when a trader expects the price to rise to a specific level before falling.
At a glance
Term
Sell Limit
URL slug
sell-limit
Category
Orders & execution
Short answer
A pending order to sell at a price above the current market price.
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Example
Example: a buy limit below market does not guarantee a fill if price never prints at your limit. Choose “Sell Limit” based on price priority versus fill priority.
Common mistake
Common mistake: using “Sell Limit” as loose slang while your broker/platform specification defines it more narrowly.
Professional tip
Tip: bookmark this “Sell Limit” page and reopen it when reading broker specs so definitions stay consistent.
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FAQ
A pending order to sell at a price above the current market price.
Order type and fill behaviour around “Sell Limit” decide whether entries and stops execute near the price you planned.
Common mistake: using “Sell Limit” as loose slang while your broker/platform specification defines it more narrowly.