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Course 4 · Intermediate

Risk Management

Mastering risk management separates traders who last from those who blow up. This course covers position sizing, stop loss placement, risk-reward ratios, trailing stops, portfolio correlation, drawdown management, and diversification — the complete framework for preserving capital while maximising long-term edge.

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Modules

3

Lessons

0/9

Hours

5

Curriculum

3 modules · 9 lessons

01
Position Sizing & The Risk-Per-Trade Rule

Learn how to calculate exactly how many units to trade so that a losing trade never threatens your account — the 1-2% rule, lot sizes, and the math behind professional position sizing.

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02
Stop Losses, Take Profits & Risk-Reward

Master where to place stop losses and take profits using technical logic, understand risk-reward ratios and why a 40% win rate can be highly profitable, and learn how trailing stops lock in gains.

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03
Portfolio Management & Drawdown

Go beyond individual trades to manage your portfolio as a whole — understanding correlation, controlling maximum drawdown, diversifying intelligently, and building the mental resilience to trade through losing streaks.

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