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Module 2 — Risk Management
Trading Risk Management: The 2% Rule Explained with Examples
Key Takeaways
- ✓ The 2% rule means never risk more than 2% of your account on a single trade
- ✓ On a $20 account that means a maximum risk of $0.40 per trade
- ✓ This protects your account from being wiped out by a losing streak
- ✓ Consistent risk management is more important than finding the perfect trade
- ✓ Professional traders prioritise capital preservation above all else
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