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Small Account

Small Account Guide

Most people who start out trading have a small account, which falls in the $25,000 or less category. Day trading in a small account requires agility and precision in your trading. You don’t have the luxury of a ton of cash to fall back on so trading decisions need to be well thought out and […]

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How to Manage Risk in a Small Account

How to Manage Risk in a Small Account

  The methods of managing risk in a small trading account are very different from that of a large account. While traditional financial theory would posit that the same portfolio-optimized risk management principles would apply regardless of portfolio size, the real world is more cruel and less simple.  This problem is compounded when you’re an […]

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