Risk Management Rules That Work (Trader Survival Guide)

Why Risk Management is Everything

You can be right 70% of the time and still lose money without proper risk management.


Core Rules

1. Never Risk More Than 1%

Protect your capital first.


2. Use Stop Loss ALWAYS

No stop loss = account killer


3. Risk-to-Reward Ratio

Aim for at least:
👉 1:2 or 1:3


4. Avoid Overtrading

More trades ≠ more profit


5. Protect Your Profits

When in profit:

  • Move stop loss to break-even
  • Secure gains

The 90% Rule

👉 90% of traders fail because they ignore risk management.


Mindset Shift

Stop thinking:
“How much can I make?”

Start thinking:
“How much can I protect?”


Conclusion

Risk management is what separates gamblers from professional traders.

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