Tag Archive for: Money management
A futures position: calculate the optimal size
Perhaps the most important question a trader asks himself sounds like this: “What is acceptable risk for the next trade?”. The main factor which justifies risk increase is the position size or, in other words, a number of contracts acquired by a trader as a result of a trade execution. The trade size has several […]
What a margin is?
What is a margin? This term is rather frequently used in economics, commerce and trading, but it means something different in each case. That is why, in order to avoid confusion and mess, this article explains all meanings of the term margin.
Why it is worth to keep a diary
A successful trader Douglas E. Zalesky was a member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) for more than 20 years and successfully traded stock indices and bond futures. According to Douglass, 90% of a trader’s success depends on the discipline.
Core mathematics for Forex traders Part 2
Today we will continue to get you acquainted with core mathematics for Forex traders. In the first part of the article we considered a number of important but simple mathematical formulas, required for assessment of trading efficiency in the Forex currency market. In the second part we will complete the review, which would help you […]
Core mathematics for Forex traders. Part 1
Mathematics has never been a strong point for many people. That is why, when they come to the Forex market, the only thought about using mathematical formulas in trading makes them terrified. n the first part of the article we will tell you about mathematical formulas, which any Forex trader should know and understand. The […]
WHAT RISK HEDGING IS. COMPLICATED MADE EASY
Hedging currency, bank, price and credit risks – what is it and what is it for? Internet is full of articles about hedging, but they are either too mind-bending or too light-minded. We wrote this article to explore the topic in full and in clear words.