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Position Sizing

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Determining the amount of capital to allocate to a particular trade to manage risk.

Position sizing is the practice of determining how much capital to allocate to a single trade, aimed at controlling risk. It involves calculating the size of an investment based on the account balance, risk tolerance, and the volatility of the asset, ensuring that no single trade can significantly damage the portfolio.

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