Risk tolerance and position sizing

Risk tolerance concerns both willingness and ability to bear loss. It is not the same as choosing the largest position allowed by leverage.

For an arithmetic example, 1% of a USD10,000 balance is USD100. A position-size estimate also needs a valid stop distance and pip value. Fees, gaps and slippage can change actual loss; a stop is not a guarantee.

Educational information only, not personalised investment advice. Trading involves risk.