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Why Most Traders Get "Position Sizing" Dead Wrong
avoid making this mistake
I just got off the phone with an Elite member who was crushing his trade entries but still losing money...
The problem wasn't his strategy. It wasn't his entries. It wasn't even his exits.
It was something far more fundamental - his position sizing was completely wrong.
Most traders think position sizing is just about how much money they put into each trade…
Yet it's actually about something much more important - proper risk management.
During a recent trading session, I took a starter position in Tesla with room to add.
This wasn't random - it was a calculated decision based on market conditions and setup quality.
Most traders would do the opposite, they would:
Go all-in on their first entry
Size positions based on profit targets
Ignore market conditions when sizing trades
This is exactly why they blow up their accounts even when their analysis is right.
Think about it...
If you're risking too much on each trade, even a small string of losses can devastate your account.
But if you're sizing too small, you're not maximizing your edge when conditions are perfect.
The key is finding the sweet spot - where you're risking enough to make your winners count, but not so much that your losers can take you out of the game.
It sounds simple…
But most traders aren’t able to follow through and end up losing money
And if you’re one of them and you’re open to finding out the real reason you struggle to follow through on your sizing…
We’ve put together a free trading quiz to help you understand what’s actually holding you back from higher market profits.
You can check it out >>HERE<< and I’ll reach out to some of you with personal suggestions based on your response.
Stay Sharp,
Team Theta Warrior