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Trading break-even: why an entry-price stop may still lose money

Moving a stop to entry price does not always produce a flat result: spreads, commissions, swaps and slippage can create a net loss.

Calculate effective break-even

The effective flat price depends on trading direction and all transaction costs. Use realized net profit and fills, not only a stop line. CFD spreads and execution conditions vary by broker and symbol.

Journal review checklist

The journal should record why the stop was moved, the resulting net cost and whether the decision followed the plan. The effective flat price depends on trading direction and all transaction costs. Use realized net profit and fills, not only a stop line. CFD spreads and execution conditions vary by broker and symbol.

What to avoid

The journal should record why the stop was moved, the resulting net cost and whether the decision followed the plan. Moving a stop to entry price does not always produce a flat result: spreads, commissions, swaps and slippage can create a net loss.

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