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CFD sizing with higher leverage: managing the downside?
Been trading CFDs for a few months now, mostly on forex pairs like $EURUSD. I'm finding that with the higher leverage available, my position sizes often feel a bit off. I try to stick to a fixed percentage of my account per trade, but with CFDs, the actual capital at risk seems to fluctuate more depending on the broker's margin requirements and spread movements. How do you experienced CFD traders typically manage your position sizing to effectively control risk, especially when dealing with the higher leverage aspects, without constantly over- or under-sizing your trades?
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It's a tricky balance for sure. Are you finding the fluctuating margin requirements are making your calculated 'fixed percentage' risk change during the trade, or is it more about the initial sizing feeling off because of the leverage? I've seen some traders focus heavily on stop-loss placement as the primary risk management tool with CFDs, then size the position based on that, rather than solely on the notional value.