Risk Management Strategies in Trading
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What is the primary purpose of diversification in trading?

  • To maximize potential losses
  • To concentrate investments in one sector
  • To increase transaction costs
  • To reduce the risk of any single investment (correct)
  • How does position sizing help in risk management?

  • By determining how much to invest based on risk tolerance and overall portfolio size (correct)
  • By maximizing the amount of capital risked on each trade
  • By encouraging large, risky trades
  • By ignoring overall portfolio size
  • What is the function of a stop-loss order?

  • To automatically close a position when the market moves in your favor
  • To limit potential losses by closing a position when the market moves against you (correct)
  • To increase your investment in a falling market
  • To guarantee a profit on every trade
  • What does a take-profit order do?

    <p>Locks in profits by closing a position when a target price is reached</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended risk-reward ratio to aim for in trading?

    <p>1:2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hedging in the context of trading?

    <p>Taking an offsetting position in a related asset to protect against adverse price movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to regularly review and adjust your trading strategies?

    <p>To stay prepared for changing market conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can traders maintain discipline and control their emotions?

    <p>By using a trading plan and keeping a journal of trades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is patience important in trading?

    <p>To avoid high-risk trades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of risk management in trading?

    <p>To protect capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

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