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What Is Slippage in Trading and How to Reduce It.

The gap between expected and filled price. Why slippage happens, when it is worst, and practical ways to reduce it on MT5.

Why it happens.

Slippage occurs when price moves between sending an order and its fill, or when there is not enough liquidity at your price.

When it is worst.

  • During major news releases.
  • At market opens and after weekend gaps.
  • In thin hours such as daily rollover.

Reducing it.

  • Use limit orders where possible.
  • Avoid trading seconds before high-impact news.
  • Account for possible slippage when sizing near a daily loss limit.
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