Managing Money to Stay in the Market

Traders love military metaphors: they keep copies of “Art of War” on their bookshelves and talk about attacking the market. And, they need to keep some powder dry.

Position Sizing and Money Management Strategies for Traders

Blackjack players at a casino will spend a lot of time deciding how much to bet on each hand. At least the serious ones do. Often, they even have a system. Traders may be surprised to realize they might not be as well prepared as savvy card players.

Money Management

By Bennett McDowell Money management in trading involves specialized techniques combined with your own personal judgment. Failure to adhere to a sound money management program can leave you subject to a deadly “Risk-Of-Ruin” exposure and most probable equity bust. With this in mind, here are a few essential money management techniques that can make a