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Three things to consider to calculate your optimal position size

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Position sizing has the most impact on your P&L, so make sure you get it right.

In strongly trending markets, you can throw a dart to pick your entry and make a ton of cash. 

The position size is the part of your trading algo where the sword cuts both ways. It's also the part of your trading that goes to the core of any self-doubt you might have about your ability.

Trade to big and bad news and bad luck can hurt you badly and destabilize you for weeks or months. Trade to small and never get anywhere for all your efforts (it's possible to trade too small and not have enough risk to meet your financial goals).

In this episode, Michael Martin discusses several things to consider as you carve out your methodology for position sizing. 

 

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