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Basic Risk Management

Risk management means deciding what you can afford to lose before you open a trade.

Lesson 1 / 15 minBeginner
01 / What you'll learn

Risk management means deciding what you can afford to lose before you open a trade.

04 / Visual explainer
Understand risk→Choose small size→Set a plan→Review
Illustrative example: one step at a time, then check the broker's official contract details.
05 / WHY IT MATTERS

06 / Explain it simply

Basic Risk Management

Risk management means deciding what you can afford to lose before you open a trade.

07 / Everyday example

A household budget sets limits before shopping. A trading plan sets a loss limit before an order, and it never uses money needed for essentials.

08 / MT5 example
BrokerMT5Your order

Use demo practice first. Check volume, stop settings, margin, and the broker's risk documents before any live decision.

DEMO ACCOUNT

Basic Risk Management

Practice with Virtual money. No live order is required.

  1. 1Open your demo account
  2. 2Choose a symbol
  3. 3Open the order window
  4. 4Find the relevant field
  5. 5Enter a practice value
  6. 6Review before submitting
09 / Key takeaways
  • Never trade essential money.
  • Small size does not remove risk.
  • A loss limit is a plan, not a guarantee.
  • Learning comes before partner selection.
10 / Common mistake

Focusing on possible profit while ignoring the amount that could be lost.

Mini quiz

What should come before a live trade?

Quiz progress is saved with this lesson when you mark it complete.

Ready to practice?

You have completed the foundation. Continue with a demo account and compare official broker information when you are ready.

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