Slippage
Updated 2026-09-20
Definition
The difference between the requested price and the price at which the order is executed, typical of fast moments.
Why it matters
It can work against or in your favour. It is more frequent during high-impact announcements, market opens and thin liquidity. It must be counted in a system's costs, especially on low timeframes.
Practical example
You ask to buy at 1.1000 during NFP and are filled at 1.1004: 4 pips of slippage.
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