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Slippage

The difference between your expected price and the actual fill.

When you place a market order, you may not get the exact price you see. In fast markets or low-liquidity stocks, slippage can be $0.05-$0.50 per share. Limit orders help control slippage but may not fill. Account for slippage in every trade plan.
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