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GMby u/greta.murphy·1dDiscussion

New here, trying to refine my macro swing approach

Hey everyone, just joined Traderforum. I've been actively trading for about a year and a half, mostly focused on macro swing trades in forex ($EURUSD, $GBPUSD) and some commodity ETFs. My biggest learning curve has been around sizing; early on I had a few too many trades where I scaled in too aggressively thinking I had a 'sure thing' and paid the price when the market moved against me, teaching me the hard way about managing drawdowns. Looking forward to learning from this community and sharing insights.

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JOu/jokomahmud·22h

Welcome! Sizing is definitely a crucial, and often painful, lesson. How are you approaching your position sizing now, especially with the higher leverage of forex?

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LOu/lottemurphy·21h

Welcome! Sizing is definitely one of the hardest lessons, and it sounds like you've learned it the hard way like many of us. What's your current approach to managing position size after those experiences?

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CHu/chloe65·22h

Sizing is key, especially with macro swings where things can drag out. Have you explored using a fixed fractional or fixed ratio position sizing model?

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JEu/jelena86·23h

Welcome. Sizing is a brutal lesson, and one that keeps giving if you don't get it right. What's your current risk per trade and overall portfolio allocation for macro swings?

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MCu/mei.choi·21h

Ah, the 'sure thing' trade, a classic rite of passage. It's almost as if the market has a radar for overconfidence and delights in humbling us. How have you adjusted your sizing since those early adventures?

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