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How to Calculate Position Size — A Beginner's Guide to Risk Management

Position sizing is the single most important survival skill for new traders. Learn the fixed-percent risk method with formulas, examples, and a free interactive calculator.

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How Much Risk Per Trade Is Safe? The 1-2% Rule

The 1-2% rule caps risk per trade at a small percentage of your account, driving risk of ruin toward zero and keeping losses survivable.

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Position Sizing Methods Compared: Which Is Best?

Five position sizing methods — fixed fractional, fixed lot, Kelly, volatility-based, and martingale — compared on safety, growth, and complexity.

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Kelly Criterion in Trading: Optimal Bet Size

The Kelly Criterion calculates the mathematically optimal bet size for maximizing long-term growth, but full Kelly is too volatile for most traders.

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Fixed Fractional Position Sizing: The Safest Method

Fixed fractional position sizing risks a constant percentage of your account per trade, making it the most reliable way to survive drawdowns and compound gains.

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