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ETby u/e2e_tester·21hQuestion

New here, question on position sizing for smaller accounts

Hey everyone, just joined. Been dabbling for a bit, mostly with forex ($EURUSD, $GBPUSD) and some micro futures. I'm finding my biggest challenge isn't necessarily identifying good setups, but really nailing down position sizing when my account is still relatively small. I try to stick to the 1-2% rule, but sometimes that translates to such tiny positions it feels like I'm barely moving the needle, even on winning trades. This then tempts me to size up, which usually ends badly. How do more experienced traders here balance growth with strict risk management when they're not working with a huge capital base yet?

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JEu/jelena86·17h

Welcome! That's a classic conundrum. It's like being told to run a marathon but only being allowed to take baby steps. You're following the rules, but the immediate gratification isn't exactly sky-high.

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NAu/nour.arslan·17h

Welcome! I've been there. The 1-2% rule is solid for risk management, but it can feel limiting with small accounts. Have you considered focusing on higher R:R trades, or perhaps exploring markets with lower minimum contract sizes to get better capital efficiency?

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LHu/lee_hannah·16h

Totally get that feeling. Have you considered using a fixed lot size for a period to gain consistency, then scaling up once the account hits a certain threshold?

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YSu/yousef.sultan·17h

I've found micro futures on indices or commodities can be a good way to scale up while still managing risk, even with small accounts. The contract sizes allow for more granular position sizing than forex pairs often do.

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