> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.trada.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.trada.io/copy-trading/configure-receiver/sl-tp-modes.md).

# Stop-loss & take-profit modes

Control how stop-loss and take-profit carry from the sender to each receiver — inherited, fixed distance, or refined by a set amount.

Each receiver decides how the sender's stop-loss (SL) and take-profit (TP) carry over. You set these on the receiver's **SL & TP** tab. **Copy Stop Loss** and **Copy Take Profit** are independent toggles — both on by default — and each uses the same three modes.

<figure><img src="https://1071438488-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FOsaVyFC53CtoAY5kabHr%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-81127f287c5601607de5bb853b9818911db5a878%2Fadd-receiver-sltp.svg?alt=media" alt="The receiver dialog&#x27;s SL &#x26; TP tab with Copy Stop Loss and Copy Take Profit toggles and Mode selectors"><figcaption><p>The SL &#x26; TP tab — independent Copy Stop Loss and Copy Take Profit toggles, each with a mode selector.</p></figcaption></figure>

## The three modes

### Inherited

Copies the sender's exact SL or TP **price**.

**Example (SL)** — sender opens BUY EURUSD at 1.1000 with SL 1.0950. The receiver's trade also uses SL **1.0950**.

### Fixed

Every copied trade uses the **same distance** you set, regardless of the sender's. Distance is measured in **pips** for Forex and **ticks** for Futures.

**Example (SL, 30 pips)** — sender opens BUY EURUSD at 1.1000 with a 40-pip SL. The receiver opens at 1.1000 with SL **1.0970** — exactly 30 pips.

**Example (TP, 40 pips)** — sender's TP is 60 pips out. The receiver's TP is set **40 pips** out instead.

### Refined

Takes the sender's distance and **adjusts it** by a number of pips you choose:

* **Increase** widens the level (more room).
* **Decrease** tightens it (closer in).

**Example (SL, decrease by 5)** — sender's SL is 30 pips out → receiver's SL distance becomes 25 pips.

**Example (TP, increase by 10)** — sender's TP is 40 pips out → receiver's TP distance becomes 50 pips.

## Choosing a mode

| Mode          | Use it when                                                                                |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Inherited** | You want the receiver to mirror the sender's risk exactly.                                 |
| **Fixed**     | You want a consistent SL/TP distance across all trades, independent of the sender.         |
| **Refined**   | You broadly trust the sender's levels but want slightly more or less room on this account. |

{% hint style="info" %}
If you size receivers with [Fixed % Risk](/copy-trading/configure-receiver/lot-sizing-modes.md), a stop-loss must exist for the lot calculation to work — keep Copy Stop Loss on, or set a fixed SL distance here.
{% endhint %}

## Related

* [Lot-sizing modes](/copy-trading/configure-receiver/lot-sizing-modes.md)
* [Risk protection](/copy-trading/configure-receiver/risk-protection.md)
* [Add & configure a receiver](/copy-trading/configure-receiver.md)