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A gold bar and a miniature oil barrel on a trader's desk, with a ruler between them

StrategyOctober 24, 20267 min

Gold and Oil Are Moving: Size Your Positions with ATR

Gold below $4,000, Brent at $116.72: when volatility shifts up a gear, your position size must follow. The ATR method, with the math.

Several ropes connected to the same anchor, evoking positions exposed to a common risk factor.

StrategyOctober 10, 20266 min

Correlations: Measuring the Hidden Risk in Your Positions

Several trades can hide the same exposure. Learn to group positions by risk factor and calculate a shared risk budget before an economic announcement.

Retail trader analyzing volatility after the release of the U.S. employment report.

StrategyOctober 3, 20268 min

After NFP, Reduce Risk Rather Than Guess the Market

The October 2 NFP shows why a macro surprise requires recalibrating risk, correlations, and scenarios before opening another position.