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200k Account Question

  • #1
  • First Post: Nov 1, 2012 3:14am Nov 1, 2012 3:14am
I have a question in regards to the leverage and lot sizing of large accounts like 200k. I am thinking 1:10 lev but havent decided on the lot sizing yet?


Any thoughts on topic would be appreciated
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  • #2
  • Nov 1, 2012 3:35am Nov 1, 2012 3:35am
Depends on your:

 

  1. goals
  2. trading system
  3. risk management guidelines
  4. risk tolerance


There isn't a one size fits all in the markets.

  • #3
  • Nov 1, 2012 3:57am Nov 1, 2012 3:57am
Leverage is pretty much irrelevant.

Lot size depends on your strategy. There is no one correct answer.
  • #4
  • Nov 1, 2012 4:39am Nov 1, 2012 4:39am
you could use 1:10 or 1:50 or even 1:100 and it won;t make a difference. it is position size that matters.

but judging by the question I don't think you are ready to trade with such huge amounts
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  • #5
  • Nov 1, 2012 4:49am Nov 1, 2012 4:49am
Quoting Aussie_Pride
I have a question in regards to the leverage and lot sizing of large accounts like 200k. I am thinking 1:10 lev but havent decided on the lot sizing yet?


Any thoughts on topic would be appreciated
works the same way as a 1 k account.....if you are asking this question start with a small account first

2 standard lots= no leverage position due to 200k in the market you have to allow for spread, volatility and if carrying over your trade then the roll over rates.
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  • #6
  • Nov 1, 2012 5:29am Nov 1, 2012 5:29am
Thx for the comments guys all views welcome so feel free to fire away.
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  • #7
  • Nov 1, 2012 5:35am Nov 1, 2012 5:35am
Quoting Eur Usd
but judging by the question I don't think you are ready to trade with such huge amounts
i would agree.
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  • #8
  • Nov 1, 2012 5:54am Nov 1, 2012 5:54am
Totally depends on your win rate and therefore risk of ruin. Pick the highest leverage that won't result in a high % of risk of ruin.
  • #9
  • Nov 1, 2012 8:12am Nov 1, 2012 8:12am
To those who have a genuine concern over me not being ready? i want to say thank you.

Yes my question sounds total noob but i have a number of years behind me (8yrs). First of all let me explain something without going overboard lol... I lost years of my kids life sitting at computer burning every kind of charts into my eyes in the pursuit of getting this s*** right. I have dealt with two accounts with big money in the past but due to medical reasons the strain was to much for me and had no choice but to step back a fair bit, a real fair bit. Also i have multiple sclerosis, I have gone through a break up with the mother of my two kids after nearly 11yrs. Filed bankrupt, the list could go on....I know right, poor poor me boohoo lol but again let me explain....

The only reason i have given the sob story is to point out that through all of this crap i have still been focused and driven to get it right and keep moving forward. I just think it's funny how some people just blindly assume

But water of a ducks back I still thank you all for the comments, even the assuming ones lol
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  • #10
  • Nov 1, 2012 8:40am Nov 1, 2012 8:40am
Oh n forgot to add... Yes i have already taken the class on not being ready and flunked it a few times but the main thing is i pulled my head in learn't my lessons and happy to say passed But again thx for the concern.
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  • #11
  • Nov 1, 2012 8:47am Nov 1, 2012 8:47am
Quoting nasir.khan
i would agree.
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So why do you agree? like really add something to the convo
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  • #12
  • Nov 1, 2012 8:50am Nov 1, 2012 8:50am
Quoting the redlion
works the same way as a 1 k account.....if you are asking this question start with a small account first

2 standard lots= no leverage position due to 200k in the market you have to allow for spread, volatility and if carrying over your trade then the roll over rates.
Not sure if we are talking about the same thing here????? lol
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  • #13
  • Nov 1, 2012 8:53am Nov 1, 2012 8:53am
Quoting 4exNinja
Totally depends on your win rate and therefore risk of ruin. Pick the highest leverage that won't result in a high % of risk of ruin.
yup
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  • #14
  • Nov 1, 2012 8:56am Nov 1, 2012 8:56am
Quoting the redlion
works the same way as a 1 k account.....if you are asking this question start with a small account first

2 standard lots= no leverage position due to 200k in the market you have to allow for spread, volatility and if carrying over your trade then the roll over rates.

Maybe there is a little language barrier here? Not to sure where we are here? lol
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  • #15
  • Nov 1, 2012 8:57am Nov 1, 2012 8:57am
Quoting Aussie_Pride
I just think it's funny how some people just blindly assume
I don't think people are blindly assuming anything.

It seems that you do not understand that broker leverage and trade leverage (i.e. your position size) are two different beasts.
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  • #16
  • Nov 1, 2012 8:58am Nov 1, 2012 8:58am
Quoting Eur Usd
you could use 1:10 or 1:50 or even 1:100 and it won;t make a difference. it is position size that matters.

but judging by the question I don't think you are ready to trade with such huge amounts
and that is part of the topic is it not? positions size?? lol
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  • #17
  • Nov 1, 2012 9:08am Nov 1, 2012 9:08am
Quoting Patience
I don't think people are blindly assuming anything.

It seems that you do not understand that broker leverage and trade leverage (i.e. your position size) are two different beasts.

Hmmmm dont understand? well i am so glad you are here hahahahhah look i understand leverage and all of that okay. I never previously asked of forums and was curious as to what the guys n gals think here.

so lets keep this going and see what else constructive can come out of it
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  • #18
  • Nov 1, 2012 9:14am Nov 1, 2012 9:14am
if i was allowed to show post the link io would show you were i get my understanding from bro. or maybe i can you good old copy n paste. perhaps a Moderator could offer some advice.... two links for two parts
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  • #19
  • Nov 1, 2012 9:17am Nov 1, 2012 9:17am
Quoting Aussie_Pride
if i was allowed to show post the link io would show you were i get my understanding from bro. or maybe i can you good old copy n paste. perhaps a Moderator could offer some advice.... two links for two parts
Not sure what that translates to in English but for your own sake, don't ask attention seeking questions on a forum full of cynics... it's not going to end well.
  • #20
  • Nov 1, 2012 9:30am Nov 1, 2012 9:30am
Quoting Aussie_Pride
Hmmmm dont understand? well i am so glad you are here hahahahhah look i understand leverage and all of that okay. I never previously asked of forums and was curious as to what the guys n gals think here.

so lets keep this going and see what else constructive can come out of it
Okay, I can play this game It's a 1st of the month wind-up is it not?

So let me be constructive. I am usually leveraged at 2:1. Sometimes I might go a bit higher but at this very moment I am leveraged at 0.39:1.

I don't like my trading to affect my real life and I also love to sleep.
Nothing worth having is easy.
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