Why Risk Management Matters

Signals without risk control = gambling. Position sizing, ATR stops, and fixed % risk rules keep you consistent regardless of win/loss streaks.

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Position Sizing Basics

• Define fixed risk % (0.5%–1% per trade).
• Lot size = (Account × Risk %) ÷ (Stop distance × Pip value).
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• Use micro/mini lots if needed for precise control.
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ATR Stops

ATR (Average True Range) measures volatility. Common rules:

• Stop = Entry ± (2 × ATR)
• Targets = multiples of risk (e.g., 2R, 3R)

Example: ATR = 25 pips, stop = 50 pips. With $10/pip, risk = $500. Adjust lot size to cap exposure.

Daily & Weekly Stops

• Daily loss cap: stop trading after hitting −1.5% balance.
• Weekly stop: pause after −5% to reset psychology.
• Journal every trade to refine risk discipline.

See also: Discipline in Signals.

Risk Management Checklist

1. Fixed % risk defined?
2. Lot size calculated from stop distance?
3. ATR-based stop beyond noise?
4. Daily/weekly stop-loss rules enforced?
5. Trade journal updated?