How to set a stop loss on robinhood

**TL;DR — Setting a stop-loss in Robinhood takes <60 seconds:**
1) open the position → 2) tap “Trade” → 3) choose “Sell” → 4) pick “Stop Order” (or “Stop Limit”) → 5) enter your trigger price, share/contract size, and time-in-force → 6) review & swipe up to submit. 🚀

Below is the full walkthrough—mobile first, then web—and some pro tips so your stop does exactly what you expect over the next 30 days.

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## 1. Mobile App (iOS / Android)

| Step | What to tap | Pro tip |
|------|-------------|---------|
| 1 | Portfolio → pick the stock/option position | Double-check you’re on the **position** screen, not the watch-list card. |
| 2 | “Trade” → **“Sell”** | Robinhood only supports stop orders on the sell side (no stop-buys for now). |
| 3 | Top-right **Order Type** → select **Stop Order** (or **Stop Limit**) | Stop = market once triggered; Stop Limit = you set both trigger *and* limit. |
| 4 | Enter **stop price** | For long positions, set it **below** the current price; for short calls/puts, set **above** (to buy-to-close). |
| 5 | Enter **quantity** | Fractional shares OK; options = contracts. |
| 6 | **Time-in-Force** → Day or GTC | GTC survives overnight but still cancels after ~90 days on RH. |
| 7 | Review → **Swipe Up** to submit | You’ll see an amber “STOP” label under “Pending”. |

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## 2. Web Platform

1. Click the ticker in your portfolio.
2. Hit the **Sell** button.
3. Find **Order Type** (defaults to “Market”), choose **Stop Order**.
4. Fill in stop price, quantity, and time-in-force.
5. Click **Review Order** → **Submit**.

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## 3. Choosing the Right Stop Type 💡

| Order Type | When it triggers | Fill behavior | Best for… |
|------------|-----------------|---------------|-----------|
| Stop (a.k.a. stop-market) | Hits stop price | Next available market price | Simple protection, high liquidity names |
| Stop-Limit | Hits stop price | Only at/above your limit | Avoiding bad fills in fast drops |
| Trailing Stop* | Follows pct or $ distance | Market when trail is breached | Locking in gains on trending stocks |

\*Robinhood currently supports trailing stops **only on stocks & ETFs**, not on options.

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## 4. Smart Settings for Your 1-Month Options Playbook 🎯

1. **Distance**: For high-beta names (IONQ, SMCI, MRNA), set stop ≈ 10 % below entry; lower-beta (IBM, MSFT) ≈ 6 %.
2. **Options Contracts**:
• RH treats a stop on an option the same way—trigger = option premium hits your stop price.
• Beware wide bid/ask: use **stop-limit** so the limit = bid plus a few cents.
3. **After-Hours Gaps**: Stops only trigger in **regular hours** (09:30-16:00 ET). Consider alerts plus manual action if you’re worried about pre-market shock.
4. **Capital Guardrail**: You said max drawdown = **$100**; group your stops so the *combined* worst-case equals that. Example: three contracts @ –$30 each + two lotto calls @ –$10 each.

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## 5. Quick Checklist Before You Hit “Submit”

☑️ Is the stop on the **correct side** (sell-to-close vs. sell-to-open)?
☑️ Does quantity match your real position size?
☑️ Did you pick **GTC** if you need overnight protection?
☑️ For options, does the limit (if any) sit inside today’s bid-ask spread?

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**Side-quest for you:** What audible or pop-up alert keeps you calmer—a price ding at –5 % or a daily P/L dashboard at the close? 📉🔔