Are there more risks with indices?

Discussion in 'Trading' started by MarkDawn, Jan 24, 2021.

  1. Less risky in my opinion.
     
    #61     Feb 11, 2021
  2. That’s great. I’ve been looking for a broker change myself. Taking some suggestions from here, thanks.
     
    #62     Feb 12, 2021
  3. MarkDawn

    MarkDawn

    Any criteria for selecting the ones to opt for?
     
    #63     Feb 12, 2021
  4. Mellov

    Mellov

    Never really traded indices, but I have learned from this thread.
     
    #64     Feb 12, 2021
  5. senumouv

    senumouv

    Botsmaro! Not a problem, good luck.
     
    #65     Feb 12, 2021
  6. Ytintod

    Ytintod

    Balancing risk and money management can be difficult at times. As a newbie to the market, I keep trying to figure out how to successfully manage my trade and how careful I should be with the risk. As advised by a lot of pros, I do limit risk to 2% - that’s how I have built up my plan!
     
    #66     Feb 15, 2021
  7. One can easily calculate the risk reward by dividing the net profit with the maximum risk. Since there is risk with every investment, focusing on minimising it can make a difference.
     
    #67     Feb 15, 2021
  8. You can try using stop loss or limit orders for reducing risk and try not to risk more of your trade. Also, don’t go for a high commission broker. I’ve been using ICM and Fxview and their commissions are quite suitable for me. Even spread cost wise they are okay.
     
    #68     Feb 15, 2021
  9. Exactly! Following a stop loss or limit order can be helpful too. Works for me most of the time I’d say!
     
    #69     Feb 15, 2021
  10. I keep these three things in mind while trading. Be it indices or any currency pair, I use an economic calendar, tracking stops and stop loss orders. These are really helpful for bringing down the potential risk.
     
    #70     Feb 16, 2021