i was hoping a few seasoned trading veterans could help me out. i have backtested and forward tested a very robust trading system. it yields about a 50% win rate with 2:1 reward:risk ratio. i have tested a large sample size and using a 2% per trade risk, have only endured a 6% draw down.
i feel i am not maximizing my performace by only risking 2% per trade. as a matter of fact a "risk of ruin/kelly value" trading calculator (see link) says i should be risking much more:
http://www.60minutetrader.com/calculator.php
the issue i have is, even though my trade management is completely mechanical, my entry is somewhat discretionary. i don't want to have such large risk that i am emotionally unable to pull the trigger. any thoughts and feedback by experienced traders would be appreciated.
i feel i am not maximizing my performace by only risking 2% per trade. as a matter of fact a "risk of ruin/kelly value" trading calculator (see link) says i should be risking much more:
http://www.60minutetrader.com/calculator.php
the issue i have is, even though my trade management is completely mechanical, my entry is somewhat discretionary. i don't want to have such large risk that i am emotionally unable to pull the trigger. any thoughts and feedback by experienced traders would be appreciated.