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What is risk-adjusted position sizing and how is it applied in forex?

Risk-adjusted position sizing involves determining the appropriate size of a trade based on the risk involved, not just the trader’s capital. A common method is the Kelly Criterion, which calculates optimal position size by balancing potential gains against expected losses. Another method is the fixed percentage rule, where traders risk a specific percentage (e.g., 1–2%) of their total capital on each trade. For example, if a trader has a $10,000 account and risks 1%, they would risk $100 per trade. Institutions use risk-adjusted sizing to ensure that portfolios remain balanced, even as market conditions change. Retail traders benefit by using position sizing tools or calculators that adapt risk based on volatility, market structure, and capital available. The benefit: ensuring losses remain within acceptable bounds, allowing for long-term growth without catastrophic risk.