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Gold Trading & XAU/USD · Module 3: Sizing, Exits & Planning · Lesson 4

Take Profit Orders

Intermediate 6 minLesson 13 of 15

Learning objectives

  • Explain take profit orders in plain language
  • Understand why it matters to markets
  • Recognise a common misconception

The concept

A take-profit order closes a position at a pre-set favourable price.

Why it matters

It enforces the plan and removes in-the-moment greed.

How markets interpret it

Some traders scale out in parts; others use one target.

Key takeaways

  • Take-profits enforce discipline.
  • Plan them before entry.

Knowledge check

A take-profit order…

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