Once you are already in a trade and it\u2019s turned into a loser, you lose the ability to make a decision to exit the trade with a clear head. That could be very bad for your account balance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Set stops to the current market environment, framework, or trading method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not set your exit levels to how much you are willing to lose<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe market does not know how much you have or how much you\u2019re willing to lose. Quite frankly, it doesn\u2019t care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find the stop levels that prove your trade wrong<\/strong> first and then manage your position size according to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis is worth repeating\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\nUse limit orders<\/strong> to close out your trade. Mental stops should only be used by those with a bazillion trades recorded in their journal.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEven then, limit orders are still the way to go: emotionally unbiased and can be automatically executed while you are taking in some sun on the beach and sipping on virgin margaritas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Only move your stop in the direction of your profit target<\/strong>. Trailing stops are good, widening stops are very, very bad!<\/p>\n\n\n\nLike anything else in trading, setting stop losses is a science and an art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Markets are dynamic,\u00a0volatility\u00a0is well\u2026 volatile, and a rule or condition that works today may not work tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you continually practice the correct way to set stops, record, and review your thought processes and trade outcomes in your journal, then you\u2019ll be one step closer to becoming a professional risk manager!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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