advancedsmifser posted:1% is fine, even 2% is the maximum that many can hope and to achieve without risking too much. I have been getting 1.5% to 2% risk management for the most of my trades and I am pretty happy with that.
Any tips would be helpful, I am as it is not risking more than 1%
And for the tip, pick one pair and try to stay trading with the same one. And consider using limit order.
Mar 02 2021 at 09:54
Johnathankim posted:I kind of agree with you on this one. I had the same issue but then a friend suggested I should move to another platform that was charging less. I also did the same a while back by shifting to Etoro and Fxview. The commissions have been low. And I only trade major currencies, mostly eurusd, so the spraed cost is also manageable. Makes a slight difference but even a marginal profit is better isn’t it?!
You don’t have to compromise with the profit margins when you clearly have the option to switch your broker. Just pick one with a lower transaction fee and you’ll be fine.
Mar 02 2021 at 12:45
@Mike Absolutely why not, even if I am able to save a penny more on one platform comparatively, I am a much happier trader
Mar 02 2021 at 12:46
robindude posted:What pairs are you trading?advancedsmifser posted:1% is fine, even 2% is the maximum that many can hope and to achieve without risking too much. I have been getting 1.5% to 2% risk management for the most of my trades and I am pretty happy with that.
Any tips would be helpful, I am as it is not risking more than 1%
And for the tip, pick one pair and try to stay trading with the same one. And consider using limit order.
Mar 03 2021 at 04:59
See you can trade lots according to your risk tolerance. You can try trading 1 lot for the moment if that works for you and keep learning more.
Mar 03 2021 at 10:42
PercymcDonnell54 posted:That’s right and even for beginners, it is fine that they go with one lot at a time. Much more important is the risk and money management here. Can’t take that lightly.
See you can trade lots according to your risk tolerance. You can try trading 1 lot for the moment if that works for you and keep learning more.
Mar 04 2021 at 05:03
donelderly posted:Trading with lower lots can be a very good tip and this also allows a person to manage their accounts well. This will also prevent them from getting any margin call and to avoid that, some measures should be taken. Like when I’m trading with about 1 lot using some platforms (Xtb), I try to keep my leverage low. This allows me to save myself from higher risk. It is better to go with low commission brokers so that you don’t end up losing most of your money in commissions.PercymcDonnell54 posted:That’s right and even for beginners, it is fine that they go with one lot at a time. Much more important is the risk and money management here. Can’t take that lightly.
See you can trade lots according to your risk tolerance. You can try trading 1 lot for the moment if that works for you and keep learning more.
Mar 04 2021 at 08:22
Rosstaylorr posted:That seems manageable and honestly I see no harm in being careful while trading. Using stop loss, lower leverage and cost effective brokers can add up to a good risk and money management.donelderly posted:Trading with lower lots can be a very good tip and this also allows a person to manage their accounts well. This will also prevent them from getting any margin call and to avoid that, some measures should be taken. Like when I’m trading with about 1 lot using some platforms (Xtb), I try to keep my leverage low. This allows me to save myself from higher risk. It is better to go with low commission brokers so that you don’t end up losing most of your money in commissions.PercymcDonnell54 posted:That’s right and even for beginners, it is fine that they go with one lot at a time. Much more important is the risk and money management here. Can’t take that lightly.
See you can trade lots according to your risk tolerance. You can try trading 1 lot for the moment if that works for you and keep learning more.
Mar 04 2021 at 11:10
PercymcDonnell54 posted:Thanks for that. I was advised by my trader friends to trade simply and without risking so much at first. Trying to learn with every step of the way.Rosstaylorr posted:That seems manageable and honestly I see no harm in being careful while trading. Using stop loss, lower leverage and cost effective brokers can add up to a good risk and money management.donelderly posted:Trading with lower lots can be a very good tip and this also allows a person to manage their accounts well. This will also prevent them from getting any margin call and to avoid that, some measures should be taken. Like when I’m trading with about 1 lot using some platforms (Xtb, Fxview), I try to keep my leverage low. This allows me to save myself from higher risk. It is better to go with low commission brokers so that you don’t end up losing most of your money in commissions.PercymcDonnell54 posted:That’s right and even for beginners, it is fine that they go with one lot at a time. Much more important is the risk and money management here. Can’t take that lightly.
See you can trade lots according to your risk tolerance. You can try trading 1 lot for the moment if that works for you and keep learning more.
Mar 05 2021 at 10:53
It doesn’t matter if you are trading a demo or going live, a lot size often helps traders in understanding how much to risk and how much they should trade. Better to determine the lost size for trading in the beginning.
Rosstaylorr posted:It is nice that you at least know how to go about the leverage and I’ve seen most newbies fail because they kept risking very high. As for me, when I started with it, I also went as high as 1:500 at times with some brokers, Fxcm, etc. and I ended up losing almost everything. Now I prefer keeping it low and playing safe. Using the same platforms but keeping the leverage ratio real low.donelderly posted:Trading with lower lots can be a very good tip and this also allows a person to manage their accounts well. This will also prevent them from getting any margin call and to avoid that, some measures should be taken. Like when I’m trading with about 1 lot using some platforms (Xtb), I try to keep my leverage low. This allows me to save myself from higher risk. It is better to go with low commission brokers so that you don’t end up losing most of your money in commissions.PercymcDonnell54 posted:That’s right and even for beginners, it is fine that they go with one lot at a time. Much more important is the risk and money management here. Can’t take that lightly.
See you can trade lots according to your risk tolerance. You can try trading 1 lot for the moment if that works for you and keep learning more.
Can anyone recommend a site, video or anything that would help me get a clearer idea?
Hey Shaun, you can try reading ‘Trading in the Zone’ by Mark Douglas.
Mar 08 2021 at 11:07
Adamgylicrist posted:That is right and newbies kind of get lost about where and how to begin. Pretty helpful tip!
It doesn’t matter if you are trading a demo or going live, a lot size often helps traders in understanding how much to risk and how much they should trade. Better to determine the lost size for trading in the beginning.
Mar 08 2021 at 11:53
PercymcDonnell54 posted:Yeah keeping the leverage pretty low can work well for an effective risk management.Rosstaylorr posted:That seems manageable and honestly I see no harm in being careful while trading. Using stop loss, lower leverage and cost effective brokers can add up to a good risk and money management.donelderly posted:Trading with lower lots can be a very good tip and this also allows a person to manage their accounts well. This will also prevent them from getting any margin call and to avoid that, some measures should be taken. Like when I’m trading with about 1 lot using some platforms (Xtb), I try to keep my leverage low. This allows me to save myself from higher risk. It is better to go with low commission brokers so that you don’t end up losing most of your money in commissions.PercymcDonnell54 posted:That’s right and even for beginners, it is fine that they go with one lot at a time. Much more important is the risk and money management here. Can’t take that lightly.
See you can trade lots according to your risk tolerance. You can try trading 1 lot for the moment if that works for you and keep learning more.
Mar 09 2021 at 05:30
Johnathankim posted:Thanks and even trading nano lots can be an option.Adamgylicrist posted:That is right and newbies kind of get lost about where and how to begin. Pretty helpful tip!
It doesn’t matter if you are trading a demo or going live, a lot size often helps traders in understanding how much to risk and how much they should trade. Better to determine the lost size for trading in the beginning.
advancedsmifser posted:That is a good strategy, are you placing that many lot sizes in live trading also?Sarjohn posted:I have been practicing use of RSI, MACD and bollinger bands while keeping my trade open for several hours and in some cases days. I have been thinking I have reached a point of stagnation from where I can only learn if I put in some real bucks.
Placing that many lot sizes when you are just gathering knowledge is not a good idea, first develop a good strategy and practice on demo.
Thanks for the responses. I just want to clarify one other thing and can someone tell me what are the best currencies to trade, keeping in mind the low lots that I can trade?
Mar 09 2021 at 11:19
Sarjohn posted:Well no, but I am trying to keep the experience as real as possible.advancedsmifser posted:That is a good strategy, are you placing that many lot sizes in live trading also?Sarjohn posted:I have been practicing use of RSI, MACD and bollinger bands while keeping my trade open for several hours and in some cases days. I have been thinking I have reached a point of stagnation from where I can only learn if I put in some real bucks.
Placing that many lot sizes when you are just gathering knowledge is not a good idea, first develop a good strategy and practice on demo.
Mar 09 2021 at 12:18
Shaunmaxi posted:You can trade currency pairs based on their volatility and how profitable you think they can be for you. With the right strategy and analysis, you can improve your trades. Like I did with USD/JPY and USD/CHF with IB. You can look at different pairs and their pip value will probably depend on the pair you are trading.
Thanks for the responses. I just want to clarify one other thing and can someone tell me what are the best currencies to trade, keeping in mind the low lots that I can trade?
