Risk Management Masterclass for Traders

Professional risk management techniques explained for all skill levels.

Risk management strategies for long-term trading survival.

Core Rules

• Per-trade risk: 1-2% of account

• Daily max loss: 5% of account

• Weekly max loss: 10% of account

Stop-Loss Methods

• ATR-based: ATR × 1.5-2.0

• Support/Resistance levels

• Fixed pips (for scalping)

Position Sizing

Lot size = (Account × Risk%) ÷ (SL pips × pip value)

Example: $10K account, 1% risk, 50 pip SL → 0.2 lots

Mental Discipline

• Stop after 3 consecutive losses

• Keep a trading journal

• Quit for the day after rule violations