PFH Markets is a global trading platform offering access to forex, indices, and commodities

 You could have the most accurate trading strategy in the world, but without disciplined risk control, a single bad streak can wipe out your entire account. At PFH Markets , we believe that professional trading isn't about how much you can make, but how little you are willing to lose on any given setup. What is Risk Per Trade? Risk per trade is the maximum dollar amount or percentage of your account you are prepared to lose if your stop-loss is triggered. It is your actual capital exposure. The professional standard: Most consistent traders risk only 1% to 2% of their total account balance per trade. The Math: If you have a $10,000 account and risk 1%, your maximum loss is $100. This ensures that even a string of five losses only results in a manageable 5% drawdown. Why Strategy Doesn't Save You Even a strategy with a 60% win rate will inevitably face a losing streak. If you risk 10% per trade, five losses in a row (which is statistically likely over 100 trades) will destroy...