Risk Management Strategy

Position Sizing Guide for Gold (XAU/USD) – Risk Management Strategy

To manage risk effectively, use position sizing based on your risk tolerance per trade.

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1. Determine Your Risk Per Trade

A standard rule: Risk 1-2% of your account per trade

✅ Formula:

\text{Lot Size} = \frac{\text{Risk Amount}}{\text{Stop-Loss (Pips)} \times \text{Pip Value}}

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2. Example Scenarios

Scenario 1: Buy at 2,788, Stop-loss at 2,781 (-7 pips)

• Account Balance: $10,000
• Risk Per Trade: 1% ($100)
• Stop-Loss Distance: 7 pips
• Pip Value for Gold: $1 per pip per 0.1 lot
• Lot Size:

\frac{100}{7 \times 1} = 1.42 \text{ lots} \quad (\text{rounded to } 1.4 \text{ lots})

✅ Trade Setup: Buy 1.4 lots, risking $100.

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Scenario 2: Sell at 2,799, Stop-loss at 2,806 (-7 pips)

• Account Balance: $5,000
• Risk Per Trade: 2% ($100)
• Stop-Loss Distance: 7 pips
• Lot Size:

\frac{100}{7} = 1.42 \text{ lots}

✅ Trade Setup: Sell 1.4 lots, risking $100.

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3. Adjusting for Different Risk Levels

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4. Advanced Risk Management

• Use ATR (Average True Range) for Stop-Loss Adjustment → Set SL at 1.5x ATR for volatility-based stops.
• Scale In/Out: Add positions only after confirmation (e.g., break above resistance).
• Hedge Strategy: If unsure, hedge using correlated assets like USD/JPY or Silver (XAG/USD).

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   • Lot Size (for Gold - XAU/USD)

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