Protect Your Capital

Risk Management Basics

Master the fundamentals of risk management to protect your trading capital and maximize long-term profitability.

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1-2%
Recommended Risk
1:2
Min Risk-Reward
90%
Traders Fail
#1
Priority: Capital

Essential Risk Management Concepts

Position Sizing

Calculate the right lot size for every trade

Stop Loss

Always know your exit before you enter

Risk-Reward

Only take trades with favorable ratios

Psychology

Control emotions, follow your plan

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Golden Rules of Risk

  • 1.Never risk more than 1-2% per trade
  • 2.Always use stop-loss orders
  • 3.Aim for 1:2 risk-reward minimum
  • 4.Never chase losses
  • 5.Keep a trading journal

Position Size Formula

Position Size =
(Account × Risk%) ÷ Stop Loss

Example: $10,000 × 1% ÷ 50 pips = 0.02 lots

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