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Find: Profit daily loss limit target market consider large profitable enough.

When considering your threshold of tolerance for loss, it is important to also consider the approximate minimum that is realistic for a specific market. For example with FTSE futures I would say the minimum is 200, which is 20 points trading a 1 lot. If your comfort level is below 200 then a less volatile market would make a better fit. So your level needs to be large enough for the market you choose to trade. 79 You also need to consider your profit target. As it will be a factor of your loss limit, you want your loss limit to be large enough to offer you a potential profit that is in line with your expectations. If you are looking to make 5000 a day, risking 200 a day isn't going to work. As a rule of thumb a profit target of twice your loss limit works well. Below is a diagram that shows the average daily profit for every 200 risked, with a daily profit target of twice the risk amount. Daily Risk Daily Profit % Profitable Days - 200 400 30% 40% 50% 60% Av daily profit: - 20 40 100 160 Another approach for determining your daily loss limit is to consider how much you are willing to invest in attempting this business. Is it worth 20,000 to have a go at becoming a profitable trader? Is it worth 50,000? Only you can answer that question, but it is an important, if difficult, question.

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How To Trade The Futures Market

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