Trigger price vs limit price on Kite

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

On Kite, Zerodha’s trading platform, a trigger price and a limit price are two distinct price parameters that appear together in the order form when placing an SL (Stop Loss limit) order. Confusing these two parameters is among the most common errors made by new Kite users, and the consequences, a stop-loss that fails to execute or executes at an unintended price, can be materially harmful.

This article explains what each parameter means, how they interact, and the practical rules for setting them correctly across different scenarios.

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Trigger price vs limit price on Kite