Partial close

A partial close lets you close a selected amount or number of units from an open position while the remaining portion of that position stays open.

Approved short definition: Closing part of a position while the remaining portion stays open. Example: You may partially close a position to realise part of its profit or loss while keeping the remaining units exposed to future price movements. Do not use: Do not use partial close when the full position is closed or when one complete position is closed while separate positions in the same asset remain open. Aliases / search terms: Partially close; partial closure; close part of a position; close part of a trade; sell part of a position; reduce a position; take partial profits Related terms: Close position; Open position; Closed position; Position; Profit/Loss; Exposure; Stop Loss; Take Profit