What is risk management?
It is the process of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks to protect the trader from potential losses. The goal of risk management is to ensure that potential losses are minimized and that the overall risk profile of a trading portfolio is acceptable.
Risk management is the foundation of longevity in trading and traders fail because they ignore it.
Our Approach?
Here’s how we handle risk at RightWay Traders Global
Fixed % Risk Per Trade – We risk an average of 5% per trade depending on the size of account. This ensures no single trade can damage the account too much.
Lot Size Calculations – Every trade’s lot size is calculated carefully using account size, stop-loss distance, and risk percentage. No guesswork.
Correlation Control – We avoid over-exposure by checking currency correlations. For example, entering multiple USD pairs at once can multiply risk—we avoid this trap.
Capital Safety First – Profit is important, but account safety is more important. Without capital protection, trading cannot be sustained long-term.
Key takeaway: Risk management is not optional—it’s the backbone of consistency and survival in trading.
Common risk management mistakes from traders
Not having a risk management plan: Many traders make the mistake of not having a clear risk management plan in place. This can lead to poor risk management decisions and increase the risk of large losses.
Underestimating risk: Some traders underestimate the potential risks involved in forex trading and take on too much risk without properly considering the potential consequences.
Failing to set stop-loss orders: Stop-loss orders are an important risk management tool that can help traders to limit potential losses on a trade. Some traders make the mistake of not setting stop-loss orders or setting them too wide, which can increase the risk of large losses.
Overleveraging: Using too much leverage about the capital in a trading account can increase the risk of large losses. Some traders make the mistake of overleveraging, which can lead to significant losses.
Not diversifying: Diversifying a portfolio can help to reduce risk by spreading risk across multiple positions. Some traders make the mistake of not diversifying their portfolio, which can increase risk.
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