Resources on protecting your capital in the markets. Browse guides on position sizing, stop-losses, hedging, VaR, maximum drawdown, risk-reward ratios, risk tolerance, and frameworks for both traders and long-term investors.
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Capital Preservation
Capital preservation is a conservative investment strategy that prioritises protecting the principal amount of investment, even at the cost of lower returns. Capital preservation is more suitable for risk-averse investors.
Trading
Risk Management
Hedge
A hedge is a way to protect your investment from losses by using tools like options, futures, or swaps. It helps reduce risks if the market goes against you.
Market Fundamentals
Risk Management
Maximum Drawdown (MDD)
Maximum drawdown (MDD) is the largest drop in the value of an investment or portfolio from its highest point to its lowest point during a specific period. It represents the worst-case loss an investor could face during adverse market conditions.
Trading
Risk Management
Position Sizing
Position sizing in trading refers to the process of deciding how much of a total capital to allocate to a single trade based on factors like risk tolerance, account size, and market conditions.
Trading
Risk Management