Understanding risk to obtain 2% risk of loss max per trade

Discussion in 'Risk Management' started by lmseldin, Nov 12, 2022.

  1. @HobbyTrading, thx, I think I've got an idea for calculating this exactly: via the probability space 1 - p
    Will try to find a formula.
     
    #11     Nov 13, 2022
  2. After thinking a while on this problem I came to the conclusion that one can create a generic solution for all position types only by creating a PnL diagram by simulating it, much like the Put Spread case I posted here.

    A position can also be losing at both sides from the current spot, like in this example: https://optioncreator.com/short-straddle
    This PnL diagram is of course much different than from the PnL diagram of a LongStock,
    therefore a general formula for all cannot exist, IMO.

    For single stocks a simple solution via a simple formula might exist, but it's obviously not a general solution for all possible position types.

    For a portfolio often a VaR (Value at Risk) calc is used, but IMO it's not the correct method. Instead it must be done like I wrote above: one has to create a PnL diagram for the whole portfolio by simulating it, and then determine the MinPnL% (within say 3SD). If that's a negative value than it's the max loss at risk.
    Should be done for each position individually, then the MinPnL's summed together and from that the MinPnL% calcd, as this way it's much easier to perform.
     
    Last edited: Nov 13, 2022
    #12     Nov 13, 2022
  3. %%
    WELL adding a diversified very liquid ETF like EWZ[Brazil], sure did work well this year, not with a 2% ''noise'' stop loss\LOL.:D:D
    But while EWZ worked out fine in 2022+sure has had some very good trends in the past.....
    EWZ,10 years=0.34% LOL+ 5 years= [-1.35%],terrible]+ terrible % compared to SPY benchmark. EWZ maybe an underperformer risk, except for 2022.
    Good points =on not likely @ all to lose 100% n any of these
     
    #13     Nov 18, 2022