Scaling out on DAX profits – am I overthinking it?

asked by u/jung_aoi · 3d · 2 answers

Been trading $DAX for about six months now, and I'm finding entry points I'm reasonably confident in, but my exits are still a mess. Specifically, I'm trying to implement scaling out on partial profits as the move progresses, but I often end up leaving too much on the table, or worse, seeing the remaining position stop out for a net loss on what was initially a winning trade. I log everything, but it's hard to discern if it's poor execution, flawed initial targets, or just market noise messing with the strategy. For those who consistently scale out on European indices, what's your primary determinant for taking those partials off the table?

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  • u/seojun_s· 3 pts· 3d

    The issue might be in how you're defining 'progress' for your scaling points. If you're consistently seeing winning trades turn into net losses due to the remaining position, your initial take-profit levels for partials might be too aggressive, or your trailing stops too tight for the volatility of DAX.

  • u/jihu_y· 1 pts· 3d

    It sounds like you're trying to optimize an exit strategy, which is often harder than finding entries. Have you considered whether scaling out is truly beneficial for your specific DAX strategy, or if a simpler, full-position exit might reduce some of that complexity and prevent those winning trades from turning negative?

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