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RCby u/ren_c·1moQuestion

New here - how do you all approach position sizing when conviction varies?

Hey everyone, just joined up. Been trying to get my head around risk management more formally lately, and one thing I'm wrestling with is how to adjust position size based on my own perceived trade quality. I understand the typical 'risk X% per trade' rule, and I've been pretty consistent with that, but sometimes I'll see a setup that just feels stronger, with clearer levels and confluence, versus another that's a bit more speculative. Do you guys stick rigidly to your fixed risk percentage regardless of conviction, or do you have a system for scaling up (or down) your size when you feel a trade has a higher probability of playing out? If so, how do you quantify that without just letting emotion drive it?

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KMu/kwame_mensah·1mo

That's a great question, and it's something many experienced traders grapple with too. While sticking to a fixed percentage per trade simplifies risk management, varying position size based on conviction can lead to larger gains on high-probability setups, but it also opens the door to emotional biases if not applied with strict discipline.

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SMu/sarah.martinez·1mo

It's a common dilemma. While varying position size based on conviction can work, it's also where many traders introduce emotional bias. Have you considered using a multi-factor system to quantify your trade quality, rather than just a 'feeling'?

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ADu/ado·1mo

This is a great question! I've been wondering the same thing. Do you ever find that when you do size up on a 'high conviction' trade, it tends to go against you more often, almost like a psychological jinx?

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