When browsing trading platforms, you may have seen advertisements for "Guaranteed Stop Loss"—meaning that your stop-loss price will be strictly enforced regardless of market gaps. Sounds reassuring, right?
However, ACE Markets has chosen not to offer this feature. This is not because it's technically impossible, but because we believe that transparency is more important than promises in extreme market conditions.
The Hidden Costs of "Guaranteed Stop-Loss"
On the surface, "guaranteed stop-loss" eliminates slippage risk. But its cost is often overlooked:
Platforms charge hefty surcharges (usually per point) regardless of whether they are triggered; in highly volatile events (such as central bank intervention or geopolitical conflicts), liquidity can dry up instantly, and the so-called "guarantee" is actually the platform bearing the risk itself—while the ultimate cost is still passed on to users, for example, through wider conventional spreads or hidden fees; more importantly, it may encourage excessive leveraged trading, misleading users into believing that it is "absolutely safe".
In October 2025, an escalation of tensions in the Middle East caused gold to open with an $80 gap. Although users who used "guaranteed stop-loss" closed their positions at the set price, the platform's overall spread widened by 30% that month, resulting in a significant increase in long-term transaction costs.
Our choice: Transparent execution + Real market feedback
ACE Markets insists on using a standard stop-loss order, the execution price of which depends on the actual market liquidity at the time the order is triggered. This means:
In normal markets, stop-loss orders are almost always executed close to the set price; in extreme gap market conditions, the system will execute at the best available price and clearly display the transaction details, never hiding slippage.
This design forces traders to confront market risks rather than relying on a false sense of security. We believe that true risk control begins with position management, not platform promises.
Technical support: Ensuring standard stop-loss measures are as reliable as possible
While we don't "guarantee" it, we maximize the effectiveness of stop-loss through technical means:
The order engine connects directly to the liquidity pool, reducing intermediate latency; it maintains deep quotes on major pairs (such as XAU/USD and EUR/USD), reducing the probability of no price available for execution; and it provides advanced tools such as trailing stops and stop-limit stops, allowing users to balance risk and control.
Throughout 2025, under non-extreme market conditions, our standard stop-loss average slippage is less than $0.50 (gold) or 0.3 pips (major currency pairs).
A responsible platform, not necessarily "absolutely".
As a brand operated by ACE Markets Limited, we refuse to use "zero risk" rhetoric to attract users. Financial markets are inherently uncertain, and any "guarantee" either has hidden conditions or is unsustainable.
We'd rather be honest with you: "In black swan events, stop-loss orders may slippage," and teach you how to manage risk through methods such as light positions, diversification, and avoiding holding positions overnight—this is the way to survive in the long run.
"Not promising the impossible is the most basic respect for users."
Risk Warning: CFD trading carries a high level of risk and may result in the loss of all principal. Stop-loss orders are not guaranteed to be executed at the specified price, especially in cases of insufficient liquidity or market gaps. This article does not constitute investment advice; please trade only with funds you can afford to lose.
