trade size to account size ratio (leverage poll)

Discussion in 'Index Futures' started by scriabinop23, Nov 17, 2006.

What is your trade size to account size?

  1. 1:1 Leverage (1 ES per 70k) - position trade

    1 vote(s)
    16.7%
  2. 1:1 For scalping

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  3. 2:1 -> 4:1 (2-4 ES per 70k cash in account) Position

    1 vote(s)
    16.7%
  4. 2:1 -> 4:1 for Scalping

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  5. 5:1 -> 10:1 For Position

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  6. 5:1 -> 10:1 For Scalping

    1 vote(s)
    16.7%
  7. 10+:1 for Position

    1 vote(s)
    16.7%
  8. 10+:1 for Scalping

    2 vote(s)
    33.3%
  1. Just curious what size you guys out there in proportion to your account sizes. I realize volatility of the underlying is important in deciding size as well. But often contract size factors this in. ie 1 QG controls 20k while 1 ES controls 70k, but QG volatility is much higher so risk per contract is somewhat comparable.

    And furthermore, I'm even more interested in what leverage small account holders (50k or less) are using versus large account holders. So I'll post another poll for that...

    Sorry I didn't include a field for underleveraged traders (ie using 1 contract when you have excess cash in reserve), but 1:1 is close enough I figure.