Trading Risk Management

The survival skills that keep you in the game long enough for an edge to pay off.

• The 1% RuleRisk a tiny slice per trade so no single loss — or losing streak — can ruin you.6 min
• Position Sizing from Your StopLet your stop distance and risk budget decide your quantity — not your conviction.7 min
• The Brutal Math of DrawdownsA 50% loss needs a 100% gain to recover. Why avoiding big losses beats chasing big wins.6 min
• Hidden Correlation RiskFive "different" trades that are really one bet on the same theme. Spot it before it hurts.6 min
• Leverage: The Double-Edged SwordBorrowed money magnifies gains and accelerates ruin. A sober look at margin.7 min