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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Risk of Ruin?

It's the probability that, over a series of repeated trades, your account balance falls below a certain level to the point where you can no longer keep trading.

Q. How can you lower your Risk of Ruin?

The keys are reducing your position size, improving your reward-to-risk ratio, and sticking to your rules even during a losing streak.

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