DislikedDifference between average down (aka 'martingala') vs building position It's sad to have to write this post to claridy the difference, because I always suppose we all here are intelligent people, but... Let's put an example to explain the difference between average down and building position. Let's say our normal entry when we trade with a classic entry is 1 lot. We put an entry and the price moves against us 50 pips. Then we decided to add another 1 lot entry. If we repeat this process 18 times more, adding entries when the price is moving against...Ignored
It's the same EXCEPT, it's better. The added PARTS of the position/trade
allow you to exit the trade with a profit, even if one or more of the PARTS
of the position/trade are losers. To me, that is the beauty of building
a position.