Master Position Sizing for Consistent Trading Results

Learn the mathematical foundations behind risk management that separate profitable traders from those who burn through accounts. Our program focuses on position sizing calculations that actually work in volatile Vietnamese markets.

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Why Most Traders Fail at Position Sizing

After watching hundreds of Vietnamese traders lose money, we noticed the same pattern. They'd get market direction right but still lose everything because they risked too much on individual trades. Position sizing isn't glamorous, but it's what keeps you trading next month.

  • Calculate position sizes based on account percentage, not gut feeling or round numbers
  • Adjust for Vietnam's unique market volatility patterns during ASEAN trading hours
  • Scale positions based on conviction levels rather than using fixed sizes
  • Account for slippage and spread costs in your sizing calculations
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Linh Nguyen, senior trading instructor specializing in risk management

Linh Nguyen

Risk Management Specialist

15 years managing institutional portfolios across Southeast Asian markets, with deep experience in Vietnam's retail trading landscape.

Learning from Real Market Experience

Linh started her career at a Ho Chi Minh City prop trading firm, where she learned position sizing the hard way. After blowing up her first account in 2010, she spent years studying risk management at institutional level before returning to teach retail traders.

Kelly Criterion Applications

Practical implementation of Kelly formula for optimal position sizing in trending and ranging markets

Volatility Adjustments

Dynamic position sizing based on market volatility measurements and historical ranges

Correlation Analysis

Managing position sizes across correlated trades to avoid concentration risk

Psychology Integration

Aligning position sizes with trader psychology and comfort levels for sustainable performance

Our Step-by-Step Position Sizing Framework

We don't teach theory for theory's sake. Every calculation you learn gets tested with real market scenarios from Vietnamese stocks and forex pairs commonly traded here.

1

Account Risk Assessment

Define your maximum risk per trade as a percentage of total capital. Most Vietnamese retail traders should start with 1-2% per position.

2

Stop Loss Distance Calculation

Measure the distance from entry to stop loss in points or percentage terms, accounting for Vietnam market's typical daily ranges.

3

Position Size Formula Application

Use our tested formulas to calculate exact position sizes that align your risk tolerance with market volatility.

4

Portfolio Heat Monitoring

Track total portfolio risk across all open positions to avoid correlation traps and overexposure.

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Trading spreadsheet showing position sizing calculations for Vietnamese market conditions