Risk Management Guide

Proper risk management is the foundation of successful trading. This guide covers essential principles for using our automated strategies safely.

Core Principles

1. Position Sizing

• Never risk more than 1-2% of your account per trade
• Use our dollar risk sizing features
• Set maximum contract limits

2. Daily Limits

• Set realistic daily profit targets
• Implement daily loss limits
• Use our built-in session controls

3. Market Conditions

• Trade only during liquid market hours
• Avoid major news events
• Monitor market volatility

Strategy-Specific Settings

Conservative Approach

• Start with minimum position sizes
• Use tight stop losses
• Enable all safety features

Moderate Approach

• Scale position size with account growth
• Use dynamic stop losses
• Balance risk and reward

Advanced Approach

• Implement martingale carefully
• Use multiple timeframe confirmation
• Monitor drawdown closely

Safety Features

Our strategies include built-in protections:

• Maximum position limits
• Daily loss limits
• Automatic session management
• Emergency stop functionality

Best Practices

1. Start Small: Begin with minimum sizes and scale up
2. Track Performance: Monitor your results daily
3. Adjust Settings: Optimize based on market conditions
4. Stay Disciplined: Follow your plan consistently

Remember: Protecting capital is more important than making profits. When in doubt, reduce risk.