How does a tracking stop-loss work?
You set a margin (e.g. 10p) below the price at which you would sell. If the share price rises, the tracking stop-loss value follows the price up but does not execute. If the share price falls however, by more than the value you set, the order executes and the shares are sold. This allows you to limit the amount you may lose and to lock in profits.
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