On position sizing vs. stop loss placement with $NVDA

asked by u/nbondarenko · 5d · 1 answers

Been trading for about a year now, mostly paper, but live for the last quarter. I'm finding a recurring issue: my intended risk per trade. I try to stick to 1% of account value, but when I place what I consider a 'logical' stop loss, often based on structural levels or previous support/resistance, the resulting position size can be tiny, almost negligible, especially on a stock like $NVDA with its volatility. Am I misinterpreting the interplay here? Should I prioritize the 1% risk rule strictly and accept a wider stop, or adjust my stop based on the 1% rule, even if it feels less 'logical'?

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  • u/lee_hannah· 0 pts· 5d

    I've been running into the same thing! It's tough balancing a tight stop for risk with giving the trade enough room to breathe, especially on volatile stocks. Do you ever adjust your stop loss 'logical' level slightly to get a more reasonable position size, or do you stick to the level no matter what?

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