{"id":18376,"date":"2026-08-19T23:46:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T06:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/?p=18376"},"modified":"2026-08-19T23:46:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T06:16:17","slug":"bracket-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/bracket-order\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Bracket Order: Entry, Target, and Stop-Loss in One"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\"><\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/bracket-order\/#What_is_a_Bracket_Order\" >What is a Bracket Order?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/bracket-order\/#What_are_the_3_Components_of_a_Bracket_Order\" >What are the 3 Components of a Bracket Order?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/bracket-order\/#1_Entry_Order\" >1. Entry Order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/bracket-order\/#2_Target_Order\" >2. Target Order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/bracket-order\/#3_Stop-Loss_Order\" >3. Stop-Loss Order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/bracket-order\/#How_Does_a_Bracket_Order_Work\" >How Does a Bracket Order Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/bracket-order\/#Bracket_Order_Example\" >Bracket Order Example<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/bracket-order\/#What_Is_Profit_Booking_in_a_Bracket_Order\" >What Is Profit Booking in a Bracket Order?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/bracket-order\/#Can_You_Close_a_Bracket_Order_Manually\" >Can You Close a Bracket Order Manually?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/bracket-order\/#Can_You_Modify_a_Bracket_Order\" >Can You Modify a Bracket Order?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/bracket-order\/#What_Is_a_Trailing_Stop-Loss\" >What Is a Trailing Stop-Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/bracket-order\/#Bracket_Order_vs_Cover_Order\" >Bracket Order vs Cover Order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/bracket-order\/#Bracket_Order_vs_OCO_Order\" >Bracket Order vs OCO Order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/bracket-order\/#Bracket_Order_vs_Regular_Intraday_Order\" >Bracket Order vs Regular Intraday Order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/bracket-order\/#Is_a_Bracket_Order_a_Limit_Order\" >Is a Bracket Order a Limit Order?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/bracket-order\/#Are_Bracket_Orders_Available_for_Options\" >Are Bracket Orders Available for Options?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/bracket-order\/#What_are_the_Advantages_of_a_Bracket_Order\" >What are the Advantages of a Bracket Order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/bracket-order\/#What_are_the_Limitations_and_Risks_of_Bracket_Orders\" >What are the Limitations and Risks of Bracket Orders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/bracket-order\/#How_to_Place_a_Bracket_Order_with_Shoonya\" >How to Place a Bracket Order with Shoonya<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/bracket-order\/#What_to_Check_Before_Placing_a_Bracket_Order\" >What to Check Before Placing a Bracket Order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/bracket-order\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/bracket-order\/#What_is_Bracket_Order_FAQs\" >What is Bracket Order: FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<nav style=\"--separator: &quot;\/&quot;\" class=\"wp-block-breadcrumbs\" 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h1,\nh1.entry-title{color:#000!important;}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n  <svg width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"position:absolute\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n    <symbol id=\"inf\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\">\n      <path d=\"M25,50 C25,34 41,34 50,50 C59,66 75,66 75,50 C75,34 59,34 50,50 C41,66 25,66 25,50 Z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"13\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path>\n    <\/symbol>\n  <\/svg>\n\n  \n\n    <div class=\"body\">\n      <p>Intraday trading involves more than choosing an entry price. You must also decide where to book a profit and how much loss you are prepared to accept if the trade moves against you.<\/p>\n      <p>A bracket order brings these three decisions together. It lets you place an entry order along with a profit target and a stop-loss. Once the entry is executed, the two exit orders become active. If one exit executes, the other is automatically cancelled.<\/p>\n      <p>In this blog, we will understand bracket order in detail, its features and risks, and how it creates a structured exit plan.<\/p>\n\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Bracket_Order\"><\/span>What is a Bracket Order?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p>A bracket order, also known as BO, is an intraday order that combines three linked orders:<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"doc\">\n        <li>An entry order to open the position<\/li>\n        <li>A target order to book profit<\/li>\n        <li>A stop-loss order to limit potential loss<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <p>The target and stop-loss create a price range or &#8220;bracket&#8221; around the entry price. Once the entry order is executed, the position remains open until the target, stop-loss, or manual exit closes it.<\/p>\n      <p>If the target order executes, the stop-loss order is automatically cancelled. If the stop-loss executes first, the target order is cancelled.<\/p>\n      <p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Bracket order availability and features can vary across brokers, market segments and securities.<\/p>\n\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_3_Components_of_a_Bracket_Order\"><\/span>What are the 3 Components of a Bracket Order?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p>A bracket order consists of 3 components: entry order, the target order, and the stop-loss order. These linked parts help traders manage risk and automatically lock in profits.<\/p>\n\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Entry_Order\"><\/span>1. Entry Order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p>The entry order opens the trade. It can be placed as a market order or a limit order, depending on the broker.<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"doc\">\n        <li>A market order aims to execute at the best available price<\/li>\n        <li>A limit order executes only at the specified price or a more favourable price<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Target_Order\"><\/span>2. Target Order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p>The target order closes the position when the market reaches the profit-booking level selected by the trader.<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"doc\">\n        <li>For a buy position, the target is normally set above the entry price<\/li>\n        <li>For a sell position, it is normally set below the entry price<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Stop-Loss_Order\"><\/span>3. Stop-Loss Order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p>The stop-loss order aims to close the position when the price moves against the trader beyond a predefined level.<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"doc\">\n        <li>For a buy position, the stop-loss is placed below the entry price<\/li>\n        <li>For a sell position, it is placed above the entry price<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <p>A stop-loss can limit potential loss, but execution at the exact trigger price is not guaranteed. During sharp price movements or low liquidity, the actual execution price may differ.<\/p>\n\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_a_Bracket_Order_Work\"><\/span>How Does a Bracket Order Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p>When you place the initial trade, the system brackets it by simultaneously setting an upper limit to lock in gains and a lower threshold to restrict potential losses.<\/p>\n      <p>Here is the bracket order sequence.<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"doc\">\n        <li>You select a stock or an eligible contract<\/li>\n        <li>You enter the quantity and entry price<\/li>\n        <li>You define a target and a stop-loss<\/li>\n        <li>The entry order is sent to the exchange<\/li>\n        <li>Once the entry executes, the target and stop-loss orders become active<\/li>\n        <li>If one exit order executes, the other is automatically cancelled<\/li>\n        <li>If neither is triggered, the position may be squared off according to the broker&#8217;s intraday cut-off rules<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <p>This relationship between the two exit orders is commonly known as One Cancels the Other, or OCO.<\/p>\n\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bracket_Order_Example\"><\/span>Bracket Order Example<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p>Suppose a stock is trading near \u20b9500 and a trader expects its price to rise during the day.<\/p>\n      <p>The trader places the following bracket order:<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"tbl-title\">Sample Bracket Order<\/div>\n      <div class=\"tbl-scroll\">\n        <table>\n          <thead>\n            <tr>\n              <th>Order Component<\/th>\n              <th>Price<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/thead>\n          <tbody>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Buy entry<\/td>\n              <td><span class=\"num\">\u20b9500<\/span><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Profit target<\/td>\n              <td><span class=\"num\">\u20b9515<\/span><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Stop-loss trigger<\/td>\n              <td><span class=\"num\">\u20b9493<\/span><\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <p><strong>If the price rises to \u20b9515:<\/strong> The target order may execute at the specified price, subject to liquidity. The position closes at a profit, and the stop-loss order is automatically cancelled.<\/p>\n      <p><strong>If the price falls to \u20b9493:<\/strong> The stop-loss is triggered. The position is sent for execution based on the selected stop-loss order type, and the target order is cancelled once the exit is completed.<\/p>\n      <p><strong>If neither level is reached:<\/strong> The trader can close the position manually. Otherwise, the broker may square it off before the end of the trading session under its intraday policy.<\/p>\n      <p><strong>Note:<\/strong> This example does not include brokerage, statutory charges, taxes or possible slippage.<\/p>\n\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Profit_Booking_in_a_Bracket_Order\"><\/span>What Is Profit Booking in a Bracket Order?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p>Profit booking means closing an open position to realise a gain.<\/p>\n      <p>In a bracket order, the target order acts as the profit-booking leg. The trader selects the target while placing the entry order. If the market reaches that price and the target order executes, the position closes automatically.<\/p>\n      <p>Setting a target does not ensure a profit. The entry may not execute, the market may move towards the stop-loss, or the target may not execute fully if sufficient liquidity is unavailable.<\/p>\n\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Close_a_Bracket_Order_Manually\"><\/span>Can You Close a Bracket Order Manually?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p>An open bracket order can generally be closed manually before its target or stop-loss executes.<\/p>\n      <p>Depending on the trading platform, the trader may need to select Exit, Square Off or a similar option from the order book or positions page. The platform then attempts to close the open position and cancel the pending exit orders.<\/p>\n      <p>The exit price will depend on the available market price and liquidity. The precise steps and modification rules vary by broker.<\/p>\n\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Modify_a_Bracket_Order\"><\/span>Can You Modify a Bracket Order?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p>Some trading platforms allow traders to modify the target or stop-loss after the entry order has executed. Others may place restrictions on which order legs can be changed.<\/p>\n      <p>Once either exit leg has executed, the other is automatically cancelled and can no longer be modified.<\/p>\n      <p>Always check your broker&#8217;s order-modification rules before using a bracket order.<\/p>\n\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Trailing_Stop-Loss\"><\/span>What Is a Trailing Stop-Loss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p>A trailing stop-loss adjusts as the market moves in the trader&#8217;s favour. It can help protect a portion of the unrealised gain while keeping the position open.<\/p>\n      <p>For example, suppose a stock is bought at \u20b9500 with a stop-loss at \u20b9493. If the price rises, a trailing stop-loss may move upwards according to the interval selected by the trader.<\/p>\n      <p>However, the stop-loss generally does not move back down if the stock subsequently declines.<\/p>\n      <p>Trailing stop-loss availability, adjustment method and minimum interval differ across trading platforms. It should not be assumed to be a standard feature of every bracket order.<\/p>\n\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bracket_Order_vs_Cover_Order\"><\/span>Bracket Order vs Cover Order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p>A bracket order includes both a profit target and a stop-loss. A cover order generally includes an entry order and a compulsory stop-loss, but no linked profit target.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"tbl-title\">Bracket Order vs Cover Order<\/div>\n      <div class=\"tbl-scroll\">\n        <table>\n          <thead>\n            <tr>\n              <th>Feature<\/th>\n              <th>Bracket Order<\/th>\n              <th>Cover Order<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/thead>\n          <tbody>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Linked orders<\/td>\n              <td>Entry, target and stop-loss<\/td>\n              <td>Entry and stop-loss<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Built-in target<\/td>\n              <td>Yes<\/td>\n              <td>No<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Compulsory stop-loss<\/td>\n              <td>Yes<\/td>\n              <td>Yes<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Automatic cancellation<\/td>\n              <td>One exit cancels the other<\/td>\n              <td>Not applicable in the same way<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Typical use<\/td>\n              <td>Predefine profit and loss exits<\/td>\n              <td>Predefine downside exit<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Availability<\/td>\n              <td>Depends on broker and segment<\/td>\n              <td>Depends on broker and segment<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <p>Both are commonly designed for intraday use, but the applicable square-off time and supported securities depend on the broker.<\/p>\n\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bracket_Order_vs_OCO_Order\"><\/span>Bracket Order vs OCO Order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p>A bracket order uses an OCO arrangement for its two exit legs.<\/p>\n      <p>OCO, or One Cancels the Other, refers to two linked orders where the execution of one cancels the other. A bracket order combines:<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"doc\">\n        <li>One entry order<\/li>\n        <li>One target order<\/li>\n        <li>One stop-loss order<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <p>After the entry executes, the target and stop-loss operate as the OCO pair.<\/p>\n      <p>However, OCO is a broader order mechanism. Some platforms may offer OCO orders for purposes other than intraday bracket orders.<\/p>\n\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bracket_Order_vs_Regular_Intraday_Order\"><\/span>Bracket Order vs Regular Intraday Order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p>A regular intraday order opens a position without automatically adding both a target and stop-loss. The trader must place and manage the exit orders separately.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"tbl-title\">Bracket Order vs Regular Intraday Order<\/div>\n      <div class=\"tbl-scroll\">\n        <table>\n          <thead>\n            <tr>\n              <th>Feature<\/th>\n              <th>Bracket Order<\/th>\n              <th>Regular Intraday Order<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/thead>\n          <tbody>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Entry order<\/td>\n              <td>Included<\/td>\n              <td>Included<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Built-in target<\/td>\n              <td>Yes<\/td>\n              <td>No<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Built-in stop-loss<\/td>\n              <td>Yes<\/td>\n              <td>No<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Linked exit orders<\/td>\n              <td>Yes<\/td>\n              <td>No<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Exit management<\/td>\n              <td>Partly automated<\/td>\n              <td>Managed separately<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Intraday square-off<\/td>\n              <td>Based on broker policy<\/td>\n              <td>Based on broker policy<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Availability<\/td>\n              <td>Limited to supported securities and segments<\/td>\n              <td>Usually more widely available<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <p>A bracket order may reduce the need to place separate exit orders. However, it does not eliminate the need to monitor execution, available margin or sudden market movements.<\/p>\n\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Bracket_Order_a_Limit_Order\"><\/span>Is a Bracket Order a Limit Order?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p>A bracket order is not automatically a limit order. It is a structure that links an entry with two exit orders.<\/p>\n      <p>Depending on the broker, the entry may be:<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"doc\">\n        <li>A market order<\/li>\n        <li>A limit order<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <p>The target is generally placed as a limit order. The stop-loss may use a stop-loss limit or stop-loss market order, depending on what the exchange, segment and broker support.<\/p>\n      <p>These two stop-loss types work differently:<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"doc\">\n        <li>A stop-loss limit order becomes a limit order after the trigger price is reached. It may remain unexecuted if the market moves beyond the limit price<\/li>\n        <li>A stop-loss market order becomes a market order after activation. It may execute away from the trigger price during volatile conditions<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Bracket_Orders_Available_for_Options\"><\/span>Are Bracket Orders Available for Options?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p>Bracket order support for options varies significantly across brokers.<\/p>\n      <p>Some trading platforms may allow bracket-style orders for selected options contracts, while others may restrict them because of liquidity, risk-management or exchange-related requirements.<\/p>\n      <p>Before placing a bracket order for options, check:<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"doc\">\n        <li>Whether the broker supports it<\/li>\n        <li>Which contracts are eligible<\/li>\n        <li>The applicable margin requirement<\/li>\n        <li>The order types permitted for the stop-loss leg<\/li>\n        <li>The intraday square-off time<\/li>\n        <li>Liquidity and bid-ask spread<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <p>Options and other derivatives can experience sharp price changes. A predefined stop-loss cannot guarantee execution at the selected price.<\/p>\n\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Advantages_of_a_Bracket_Order\"><\/span>What are the Advantages of a Bracket Order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p>The key advantages include automated risk management, emotion-free trading, and higher leverage\/margin exposure.<\/p>\n      <p>Here are the detailed benefits:<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"doc\">\n        <li><strong>Entry and exits in one order:<\/strong> A trader can define the entry, target and stop-loss through a single order structure<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Predefined risk level:<\/strong> The stop-loss helps the trader decide the maximum intended loss before entering the position. Actual loss may still be higher because of slippage, gaps or incomplete execution<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Automatic profit booking:<\/strong> The target order attempts to close the trade when the predefined price is reached<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Lower need for constant monitoring:<\/strong> Since the exit orders are linked, the trader may not need to place them manually after entering. However, monitoring is still important during volatile markets or in case of order rejection<\/li>\n        <li><strong>More disciplined execution:<\/strong> Setting both exit levels in advance can reduce impulsive changes after entering a trade<\/li>\n        <li><strong>OCO functionality:<\/strong> Once one exit executes, the other is automatically cancelled, reducing the possibility of leaving an unnecessary exit order open<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Limitations_and_Risks_of_Bracket_Orders\"><\/span>What are the Limitations and Risks of Bracket Orders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p>The key limitations and risks include rigidity, market slippage, and intraday square-off rules:<\/p>\n      <p>Here are the detailed risks of bracket orders:<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"doc\">\n        <li><strong>Availability is limited:<\/strong> Not every broker offers bracket orders. Support may also vary by exchange, security and market segment<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Stop-loss execution is not guaranteed:<\/strong> The trigger activates the stop-loss order, but the final execution price can differ. A stop-loss limit order may also remain pending if the price moves beyond its limit<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Intraday restriction:<\/strong> Bracket orders are generally intended for intraday trading. Open positions may be squared off before the market closes<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Automatic square-off charges:<\/strong> Some brokers may charge an additional fee if their system squares off the position. Check the applicable pricing and cut-off time<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Orders may be rejected:<\/strong> An entry or exit order can be rejected due to insufficient margin, invalid price ranges, exchange restrictions, or broker risk controls<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Partial execution can complicate the position:<\/strong> If an order executes only partly, the linked target and stop-loss quantities may be adjusted. Traders should check the order book rather than assume the full quantity has executed<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Narrow brackets may trigger quickly:<\/strong> A stop-loss placed too close to the entry can be triggered by normal intraday price movements. Wider levels, on the other hand, can increase the potential loss<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Place_a_Bracket_Order_with_Shoonya\"><\/span>How to Place a Bracket Order with Shoonya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p>The precise process differs across trading platforms, but the general steps are:<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"doc\">\n        <li>Log in to your trading account<\/li>\n        <li>Select an eligible stock or derivative contract<\/li>\n        <li>Choose Bracket Order or BO from the available order types<\/li>\n        <li>Select buy or sell<\/li>\n        <li>Enter the quantity<\/li>\n        <li>Choose a market or limit entry, if both are supported<\/li>\n        <li>Enter the target price or target difference<\/li>\n        <li>Enter the stop-loss trigger and limit details, where required<\/li>\n        <li>Review the complete order before submitting it<\/li>\n        <li>Monitor the order book to confirm whether each leg has been accepted and executed<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <p>If the BO option does not appear, that security or segment may not be supported.<\/p>\n\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Check_Before_Placing_a_Bracket_Order\"><\/span>What to Check Before Placing a Bracket Order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p>Before submitting the order, confirm:<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"doc\">\n        <li>The entry price and quantity<\/li>\n        <li>The maximum amount you are prepared to lose<\/li>\n        <li>The distance between the entry and stop-loss<\/li>\n        <li>The intended target<\/li>\n        <li>Available margin<\/li>\n        <li>Liquidity and bid-ask spread<\/li>\n        <li>Broker square-off time<\/li>\n        <li>Applicable charges<\/li>\n        <li>Whether modification and manual exit are allowed<\/li>\n        <li>Whether the stock or contract supports bracket orders<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <p>A bracket order automates parts of the execution process. It does not decide whether the trade itself is suitable.<\/p>\n\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <div class=\"outlook\">\n        <p>A bracket order combines the three key parts of an intraday trade: entry, target and stop-loss. Its linked structure can make exit management more organised because the target and stop-loss are placed alongside the entry.<\/p>\n        <p>However, a bracket order does not guarantee profits or execution at a specific price. Availability, square-off timings, supported segments and modification rules differ across brokers. Check these conditions and understand the execution risks before placing the order.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Bracket_Order_FAQs\"><\/span>What is Bracket Order: FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <div class=\"faq\">\n        <details class=\"faq-item\" open>\n          <summary class=\"faq-q\">What is a bracket order in Sensex?<span class=\"faq-icon\"><\/span><\/summary>\n          <p class=\"faq-a\">Bracket orders aren&#8217;t placed directly &#8220;in&#8221; Sensex, since Sensex is an index, not a tradable security. What you can place a bracket order on is Sensex futures or options contracts, or on individual stocks within the index, depending on what your broker supports.<\/p>\n        <\/details>\n        <details class=\"faq-item\">\n          <summary class=\"faq-q\">How to set a bracket order?<span class=\"faq-icon\"><\/span><\/summary>\n          <p class=\"faq-a\">Select the stock or contract, choose the bracket order (BO) option in your broker&#8217;s order window, enter your entry price, target price, and stop-loss price, then confirm. The exact steps vary slightly by broker and platform.<\/p>\n        <\/details>\n        <details class=\"faq-item\">\n          <summary class=\"faq-q\">What is the difference between a bracket order and an OCO order?<span class=\"faq-icon\"><\/span><\/summary>\n          <p class=\"faq-a\">A bracket order is a specific type of OCO order built for intraday trading, combining an entry with a target and stop-loss where one exit cancels the other. OCO more broadly refers to any pair of linked orders with this cancel-the-other behaviour, used across various trading contexts.<\/p>\n        <\/details>\n        <details class=\"faq-item\">\n          <summary class=\"faq-q\">Is a bracket order a limit order?<span class=\"faq-icon\"><\/span><\/summary>\n          <p class=\"faq-a\">The entry can be a limit or market order depending on the broker, while the target and stop-loss legs are typically limit and trigger orders set at specific price levels.<\/p>\n        <\/details>\n        <details class=\"faq-item\">\n          <summary class=\"faq-q\">What is the difference between bracket order and intraday order?<span class=\"faq-icon\"><\/span><\/summary>\n          <p class=\"faq-a\">A bracket order is a type of intraday order that automatically includes a target and stop-loss. A regular intraday order simply closes your position by day&#8217;s end without any built-in profit or loss levels, unless you set them separately yourself.<\/p>\n        <\/details>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"disclaimer\">\n        <strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> This content is for education and awareness purpose only and should not be considered investment advice or a recommendation. Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Intraday trading involves more than choosing an entry price. You must also decide where to book a profit and how much loss you are prepared to accept if the trade moves against you. A bracket order brings these three decisions together. 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