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How Much Am I Willing to Lose? — A Real Decision

I trade index futures. The most important decision of every trade happens before I enter it: how much I'm willing to lose. A first-person reflection on risk, plans and the moment we stop following them. My own experience, not a recommendation: trading with leverage is high-risk and losses can grow quickly.

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How Much Am I Willing to Lose? — A Real Decision

I trade index futures. The most important decision of every trade happens before I enter it: how much I'm willing to lose. A first-person reflection on risk, plans and the moment we stop following them. My own experience, not a recommendation: trading with leverage is high-risk and losses can grow quickly.

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