"What’s your biggest challenge in risk management?

Oct 03, 2024 at 22:32
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Miembro desde May 10, 2023   posts 1
Oct 03, 2024 at 22:32
"What’s your biggest challenge in risk management?

1️⃣ Sticking to stop-loss
2️⃣ Emotional trades
3️⃣ Deviating from your plan
Miembro desde Oct 07, 2021   posts 3
Oct 04, 2024 at 10:21
Strict stop loss is the one everyone should learn and follow.

What lead the ACC blow out is you arr gready and don't put your stop loss. Its mỹ opinion
Miembro desde Jan 18, 2022   posts 6
Oct 04, 2024 at 20:54
It really comes down to emotions...
Miembro desde Oct 16, 2024   posts 18
Oct 16, 2024 at 08:10
Staying disciplined when emotions run high, especially in volatile markets. It’s tough not to second-guess the plan!
Stay consistent, keep it simple, and let discipline shape success
Miembro desde Feb 12, 2016   posts 120
Oct 17, 2024 at 07:19
yariv posted:"What’s your biggest challenge in risk management?

1️⃣ Sticking to stop-loss
2️⃣ Emotional trades
3️⃣ Deviating from your plan

I do often trade without stop loss and this is the biggest problem. But in such cases I forcefully reduce lot size because I know it can end badly, lol
Miembro desde Aug 18, 2019   posts 64
Oct 17, 2024 at 13:24
I completely relate to the challenges mentioned! Sticking to stop-loss orders can be tough, especially when the market gets volatile. I've found that having a solid plan and reminding myself of my risk tolerance helps. It’s crucial to stay disciplined and not let emotions dictate my trades. Reducing lot size when I’m tempted to skip stop-losses is a smart move, as it limits potential losses. Anyone else have strategies for managing these emotional trades?
Adapt, analyze, and achieve — one trade at a time.
Miembro desde Sep 07, 2020   posts 70
Oct 18, 2024 at 04:36
Honestly, it's a mix of sticking to the stop-loss and emotional trades for me. Sometimes I set a stop-loss, but when it gets close, I'm like, nah it will bounce back, but then it doesn't.
Emotions definitely sneak in when the market gets wild, and I end up making trades I wouldn’t normally do. The plan's solid, but man, keeping the discipline is the real challenge!
Miembro desde Oct 16, 2024   posts 33
Oct 18, 2024 at 06:43
y8g9NkylxG posted:
I completely relate to the challenges mentioned! Sticking to stop-loss orders can be tough, especially when the market gets volatile. I've found that having a solid plan and reminding myself of my risk tolerance helps. It’s crucial to stay disciplined and not let emotions dictate my trades. Reducing lot size when I’m tempted to skip stop-losses is a smart move, as it limits potential losses. Anyone else have strategies for managing these emotional trades?

Me too, sticking to stop-loss levels. Sometimes, I get tempted to hold on a bit longer, hoping the market will turn in my favor. It’s tough to break that habit!
In trading, knowledge is power; in practice, patience is key.
Miembro desde Oct 16, 2024   posts 18
Oct 21, 2024 at 08:16
I’ve found that one of my biggest challenges in risk management has been position sizing. It’s tough to know how much to invest without risking too much of my capital. I also struggle with sticking to my risk-reward ratios, especially when the market gets volatile. It’s a constant balancing act, and finding that sweet spot can be really tricky!
Stay consistent, keep it simple, and let discipline shape success
Miembro desde Oct 16, 2024   posts 23
Oct 21, 2024 at 10:28
James_21 posted:
I’ve found that one of my biggest challenges in risk management has been position sizing. It’s tough to know how much to invest without risking too much of my capital. I also struggle with sticking to my risk-reward ratios, especially when the market gets volatile. It’s a constant balancing act, and finding that sweet spot can be really tricky!

Absolutely! Position sizing walks the fine line between too much being stressful and too little being not worth doing at all. Applying risk-reward ratios when the market is going ape-crazy? That's next-level discipline! It is quite a balancing act, but once you get the juice flowing, it starts to feel a bit more organic. Continue tweaking until you get your rhythm!
Miembro desde Aug 18, 2019   posts 64
Oct 21, 2024 at 12:36
For me, the biggest challenge is sticking to the stop-loss when emotions are running high. It’s easy to think the market will turn in your favor, but that often leads to even bigger losses. A strict plan and disciplined approach are key. I’ve found that reducing position size helps with emotional trades, especially when I’m tempted to skip the stop-loss. Keeping emotions in check is probably the hardest part of risk management, but it's essential for long-term success.
Adapt, analyze, and achieve — one trade at a time.
Miembro desde May 11, 2020   posts 74
Oct 23, 2024 at 11:24
Emotion has always been my challenge, I am still working on it.
Miembro desde Sep 08, 2020   posts 36
Oct 24, 2024 at 05:15
For me, the biggest challenge is emotional trading. I sometimes tend to indulge in revenge trading but somehow working on it.
Miembro desde Oct 16, 2024   posts 26
Oct 24, 2024 at 11:12
yariv posted:"What’s your biggest challenge in risk management?

1️⃣ Sticking to stop-loss
2️⃣ Emotional trades
3️⃣ Deviating from your plan

Deviating from your plan
Miembro desde Oct 21, 2024   posts 61
Nov 12, 2024 at 06:51
Honestly, it's #2 for me. Emotions sneak in and before I know it, I'm making impulsive moves. Sticking to the plan is a whole skill in itself!
Miembro desde Oct 16, 2024   posts 21
Nov 13, 2024 at 07:14
Sticking to my stop-loss. It’s tempting to move it “just in case,” but that’s how small losses turn into big ones. Risk management means respecting your limits, no matter what.
Miembro desde Aug 28, 2024   posts 61
Nov 14, 2024 at 10:23
For me, emotions also get in the way, but the hardest part is handling sudden market changes. That's why I follow some signalss (sureshotfx)– it helps take the emotion out of trading and lets me rely on strategy to make smarter, more disciplined decisions.
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