Hi friends!
We first talked about risk management in November 2020 — in the wake of the pandemic (see article here).
Given the era in which that essay was published, it was probably viewed as merely a safe approach to the market for a limited period due to the level of uncertainty at the time, rather than as a single issue that is most instrumental for a successful trading career.
That said, we thought it would be a good idea to revisit the subject, shed some more light on it, and expand on a few additional tactics to help you improve your risk management skills so you can be a very successful forex trader.
But first…
WHAT IS RISK MANAGEMENT?
Risk management refers to the processes that are put into place when trading to help keep losses under control and keep a good risk/reward ratio.
Risk management can help prevent a trader from losing all their money on the account. Risk management should be applied by both beginners and experienced traders (Flowbank, 2020).
The first understanding to have about forex trading is that it is quite risky.
Note: Just because something is risky doesn't mean it's terrible or should be avoided. To varying degrees, every business contains aspects of risk.
LEVELS OF RISK TOLERANCE
It is very critical to determine your risk tolerance as a trader. And the different levels of risk tolerance are as follows;
- Aggressive Risk Tolerance
- Moderate Risk Tolerance
- Conservative Risk Tolerance
None of the above options are superior to the others in any way. Your age, personality, financial situation, and discretionary income are the factors that define your risk tolerance.
In the previous article, we discussed the following strategies to aid Risk Management;
- Position Size Management
- Strategic Stop Loss and Take Profit Orders Management
- Risk/Reward Ratio Management
- Time Management in Trading
You can read more on them HERE…
SOME MORE RISK MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
- Cutting your coat according to your size: This refers to appropriately sizing your trades in following the account's available capital. Oversizing is the most common reason why the accounts of most traders tank, and more often than not, capsize their trading careers. As a result, this is one of the most important principles in risk management.
- Plan your trade: It is highly reckless to enter into just any and every trade without a proper trading plan. You must know that there would always be a plethora of trading opportunities that appear profitable in the market, and you don’t have to enter them all to be profitable in the long run. It's advisable not to participate in an opportunity if it doesn't fit your trading strategy. Try to avoid taking many uncorrelated trades at the same time.
- Consider sticking to the 1% rule: It's crucial to remember that, as profitable as Forex trading is, the greatest traders don't strive to make all of their money in a single trading day. The goal of trading is to achieve sustained profitability rather than to be a one-time wonder who earns a lot of money and then loses it all in a short time. According to this rule, a trader should only risk 1-2 percent of his or her trading capital on each trade entry. By taking smaller risks, you will not blow your account up with one or two losing trades.
Now, that's all for today until we meet again next time.
Cheers!
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