Slippage occurs when your order is filled at a price that differs from the one requested. It can be either positive or negative, resulting in your order being executed at a more advantageous or less favourable price, respectively.

Market prices can swiftly fluctuate, particularly during periods of heightened volatility such as economic data releases. Slippage is more prone to happen during these times due to delays in processing and executing your order.

Utilizing limit orders is one approach to safeguarding your trades against slippage.