Risk & Trading Research

Explore trading risk, position sizing, expectancy and backtesting. Learn to examine assumptions, costs and sample limits before using research results.

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Position Sizing Formula for Forex and CFD Trades

Use a unit-aware position sizing formula for Forex and CFD trades, with worked examples and...

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Risk–Reward Ratio Explained: Formula, Examples and Limits

Learn how risk–reward ratio works, how to calculate it in R, and why a favorable...

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New York Liquidity Sweep: Rules, Filters and Risk

Study New York session liquidity sweeps with pre-session levels, confirmation, continuation alternatives, daylight-saving checks and...