Protection and Account Mechanics / Protection

What is Take Profit?

A take profit is an order setting intended to close at a chosen favorable level.

Lesson 2 / 73 minBeginner
01 / What you'll learn

A take profit is an order setting intended to close at a chosen favorable level.

04 / Visual explainer
EntryPrice moves upTake ProfitTrade closes
Take Profit$2,620
Potential gain area
Entry$2,600
Price
Potential loss area
Stop Loss$2,590
↕ if price moves in the direction of the position
05 / WHY IT MATTERS

A planned exit helps you understand the whole order, not only its entry.

06 / Explain it simply

What is Take Profit?

A take profit is an order setting intended to close at a chosen favorable level.

07 / Everyday example

A position opened at $100 may have a take-profit level near $105. The price still needs to reach the level and execute.

08 / MT5 example
BrokerMT5Your order

Take Profit can be entered on the order ticket or added to an open position.

DEMO ACCOUNT

What is Take Profit?

Practice with Virtual money. No live order is required.

  1. 1Open your demo account
  2. 2Choose a symbol
  3. 3Open the order window
  4. 4Find the relevant field
  5. 5Enter a practice value
  6. 6Review before submitting
09 / Key takeaways
  • It defines a planned exit level.
  • It is not a promise that price will reach it.
  • Plan the loss side as well as the gain side.
10 / Common mistake

Using a take profit without understanding the possible loss or costs.

Mini quiz

What does Take Profit try to do?

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