What is a stop order for options?
Last updated: 12 August 2026
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Stop orders are conditional orders to buy or sell a security after certain price criteria are met. Currently, options trading on etoro only supports the sell stop orders, but we will outline both the buy and sell sides below.
The sell stop order is an order to sell once the price of the security meets (or drops to) your specified price, or the “stop price”. When your stop price is triggered, the stop order will become a market order and sell at the prevailing market price.
The buy stop order is an order to buy once the price of the security rises to meet your specified “stop price”. When your stop price is triggered, the stop order will become a market order to buy at the prevailing market price.
Important to Consider
A stop order may open you up to the risk of an unfavorable execution. This is especially true near the market open, in fast-moving markets, and in times of market volatility. It’s important to consider the risk factors prior to placing a stop order.
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