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Slippage

The difference between the expected fill price of an order and the actual price at which it is executed. Common in low liquidity or high vol

WellingtonCDFS Editorial August 3, 2026 1 min read

Slippage

The difference between the expected fill price of an order and the actual price at which it is executed. Common in low liquidity or high volatility.

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