Risk management is the single skill that separates traders who last from traders who don't. It also frames how we evaluate platform features when writing an independent review of IFCM-INVEST.
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The 1% rule
Risking no more than roughly one percent of account equity per trade is the classic rule. It keeps drawdowns survivable and emotions manageable.
Position sizing math
Position size = (account risk) / (stop distance × instrument value). Automating this calculation prevents the most common beginner mistake — oversized trades on high-conviction ideas.
Correlation and portfolio risk
Two positions that look independent can move together in stress. Serious traders monitor correlation and cap exposure to any single macro theme.
Key takeaways
A great strategy on a great platform still fails without risk management. This is why our IFCM-INVEST research emphasises the tools that support disciplined execution.
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