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- 2 min readTrading Psychology↗
How to Reduce Position Size Without Feeling Like You Failed
A practical futures trading guide to sizing down without ego damage: when to reduce size, how to rebuild confidence, and how to journal the decision correctly.
- 2 min readTrading Education↗
Futures Contract Tick Value Cheat Sheet
A practical futures tick value cheat sheet covering ES, MES, NQ, MNQ, CL, GC, silver, copper, bonds, and the risk formula every trader should know before sizing a trade.
- 1 min readRisk Management↗
Futures Margin vs Risk: Why They Are Not the Same Thing
A beginner-friendly futures margin vs risk guide explaining performance bonds, maintenance margin, leverage, stop-distance risk, margin calls, and the correct sizing workflow.
- 11 min readRisk Management↗
Position Sizing: Why 2% Is a Ceiling, Not a Target
2% is the most you should ever risk on one trade, not the amount to risk on every trade. Start at 1%, never exceed 2%, and cut size for weaker setups, high volatility, and drawdowns.
- 8 min readTrading Education↗
The Asymmetric Scorecard: Your Pre-Flight Checklist
The Filter gives you the math. The Scorecard gives you context: five checks that decide whether you trade full size, half size, or pass.
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