Risk management helps cut down losses. It can also help protect a trader’s account from losing all of his or her money. The risk occurs when the trader suffers a loss. If it can be managed, the trader can open him or herself up to making money in the market.

It is an essential but often overlooked prerequisite to successful active trading. After all, a trader who has generated substantial profits can lose it all in just one or two bad trades without a proper risk management strategy.

The 5 Most Effective Risk Management Techniques that I Use.

1. Consider Your Portfolio as a Whole to Ensure Long-Term Survival
2. Use Stops to Limit Your Losses
3. Take Advantage of Trailing Stops to Protect Your Profit
4. Size Your Positions Correctly to Optimize Your Risk Level
5. Utilize Covered Calls to Minimize Downside Risk