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Short, focused articles on position sizing, drawdowns and prop firm risk — without the academic fluff.

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Risk basics

The 1% rule: how much to risk per trade

Learn why most traders risk 1-2% per trade and how to calculate your own safe risk level based on account size and strategy.

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Prop firms

Prop firm daily loss limits explained

Understand how daily drawdown limits work in prop challenges and how to calculate safe position sizes to stay compliant.

7 min read
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Tools & workflows

How to use risk of ruin in your trading plan

Monte Carlo simulation shows your probability of blowing up. Learn how to interpret results and adjust your strategy.

6 min read
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