New here, quick question on position sizing for new strategies

asked by u/yarabakri · 1mo · 2 answers

Hey everyone, just joined. I've been paper trading a new scalping strategy on $EURUSD for a bit and it looks promising, but when it comes to going live, how do you guys typically scale into a new strategy without blowing up an account while still getting enough reps in? Should I start with very small micro-lots and only increase after X number of trades or weeks of profitability?

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  • u/white_tyler· 1 pts· 1mo

    Starting with micro-lots and a defined profitability metric before scaling seems reasonable. The 'X number of trades' is often more reliable than a time-based metric for assessing strategy viability, but both have their uses.

  • u/pieter54· 0 pts· 1mo

    That's a great question, and something I've been wondering about myself. It seems like finding that balance between protecting your capital and giving a new strategy a fair chance is tricky. I'm curious what others have found works best for them.

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