High leverage = High risk?
Membre depuis Oct 29, 2020
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Feb 04, 2021 at 07:43
blackChelsea posted:I understand, and so I am not going to rush into any trade. I will start with safe pairs like EURUSD and then try my hands with other pairs.
I think when newbies enter the live forex market, they want to book more profits with very small amounts, so leverage attracts them. But it should be kept in mind that leverage is associated with a certain amount of risk. While it can push your trades to make profits also at the same time it can put you in loss which is even more than your balance you have. When I started, I used to look for a 1:30 leverage ratio with a minimal balance that I can handle. This keeps my risk minimal. You can gradually increase your leverage ratio depending upon your earnings and understanding.
Membre depuis Jun 23, 2020
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Feb 04, 2021 at 08:33
Garrywilson posted:That is because most new traders simply want to start making millions right from the very start. They overtrade, they get greedy, and treat trading more like gambling. They pay the price through increased losses.ddarko3 posted:I completely agree with you, and sadly it’s the losing part that happens more.unsightlydray posted:Technically leverage helps you to gain more but the problem with them is that you can also lose completely
As someone with just a few dollars extra to give trading a shot, would it be possible at all to gain anything without the use of leverage? And is it even wise to use up all of your own cash?
Membre depuis Jul 17, 2020
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Feb 04, 2021 at 11:24
Johnathankim posted:If proper attention is paid to risk management, then high leverage can be used.Garrywilson posted:That is because most new traders simply want to start making millions right from the very start. They overtrade, they get greedy, and treat trading more like gambling. They pay the price through increased losses.ddarko3 posted:I completely agree with you, and sadly it’s the losing part that happens more.unsightlydray posted:Technically leverage helps you to gain more but the problem with them is that you can also lose completely
As someone with just a few dollars extra to give trading a shot, would it be possible at all to gain anything without the use of leverage? And is it even wise to use up all of your own cash?
Feb 06, 2021 at 06:13
There is no fixed amount which is right for using leverage. Using leverage seriously depends on your ability to take risk and how much you can afford to lose. PNL calculators are fine way of assessing your risk per trade. You’ll find this calculator with most brokers - XM, FxPro.
Membre depuis Oct 29, 2020
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Feb 08, 2021 at 08:04
forextrader777 posted:Yes, I am taking my sweet time to be thorough with trading concepts.
High leverage attracts new traders but few of them know the actual working of leverage. I would recommend that before pushing yourself into the trades that need margin, try to understand the concept clearly, otherwise it can wipe off your account balance.
Membre depuis Jul 17, 2020
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Feb 08, 2021 at 12:35
Steve, even forextime offers it. So does fp markets. These are my ex brokers.
Membre depuis Jun 23, 2020
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Feb 09, 2021 at 08:27
stevewood posted:I’m a stickler when it comes to using pnl. Never have, never will trade without properly scrutinising the potential losses and profits in every trade, no matter worth a lot of money or small.
There is no fixed amount which is right for using leverage. Using leverage seriously depends on your ability to take risk and how much you can afford to lose. PNL calculators are fine way of assessing your risk per trade. You’ll find this calculator with most brokers - XM, FxPro.
Feb 10, 2021 at 10:54
RelySmith posted:Well, fxview’s been around for awhile now. Dug into their company’s history and credentials a lot before opening ECN with them. They are giving up to 500x. Spreads I found attractive, on the lower side. And I don’t think there’s anything wrong with offshore brokers as long as they are regulated. A fixed and a rigid mindset can be very limiting to a trader.josejames posted:Fxview?? Never heard! Another offshore I betRelySmith posted:It doesn’t need to, Robinhood simply doesn’t allow short selling. But sadly there’s no forex option there. So I had to make an account with Fxview. Zeroed in on this one cause of the wider currency options. And ya, they very clearly offer negative protection.blandpatsyy posted:I doubt if Robinhood offers negative balance protectionGarrywilson posted:If you use a broker that offers negative balance protection, there’s no way that you’ll be risking owing anything to the broker. Then there’s stop loss as well to the rescue. If I’m not wrong all brokers offer these features, and if yours don’t, simply transfer your funds to a better broker.
I find it too risky to use leverage. Can’t imagine owing money to the broker and defeat the whole purpose of being in the market.
Membre depuis Jul 17, 2020
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Feb 11, 2021 at 08:30
RelySmith posted:How long have you been trading for? I always follow the trend. And follow the ATR method of stop loss.
What is the best way of knowing if a trade is too risky?
Membre depuis Sep 18, 2018
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Feb 15, 2021 at 10:34
Everyone should use fixed stops, even if it is a safety stop loss wider than normal. All it takes is some political event to shake the markets just after you entered to cause massive price spike. Without a safety SL you could make massive losses
Membre depuis Nov 24, 2020
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Feb 16, 2021 at 10:04
@Eric ideally, you shouldn’t risk more than 1 or 2% of your trade. It also depends upon the trading style of a person and how much they’re willing to risk. For example, I trade with IB and Fxview and my risk management is such that I don’t go beyond risking 2% of it. This helps me maintain a balance and minimises potential losses too.
Membre depuis Jun 03, 2020
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Feb 18, 2021 at 04:16
josejames posted:Yup there is an incredible difference between rash decisions and calculated risks. I started with micro lots in trading through Fxview, with only 100 dollars through the use of leverages I was able to trade many positions. Then I moved to standard lots through XTB which was further beneficial for me.
Garey! It's okay to not take unnecessary risks but still I would say take calculated risks. This would be much beneficial for you.
Membre depuis Jul 17, 2020
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Feb 18, 2021 at 13:15
Marksteve posted:I agree that using leverage is way too risky but with less capital it's are worth the risk.
Leverages for me are still like a double edge sword so I do not use that much.
