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What is Position Size?

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Position size is the number of shares or contracts you trade, calculated to control your risk per trade. Most professional traders risk no more than 1-2% of their account on any single trade. Correct position sizing is the difference between surviving a losing streak and blowing your account.

Related terms: Risk Per Trade Stop Loss Risk/Reward Ratio

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