Yes, you can trade large positions! But to avoid violating the 40% Consistency Rule (CR), you must balance big wins with other profits.
Here’s how:
🛑 The Risk of Large Positions
Rule: Your biggest winning day can’t exceed 40% of your total profits.
Problem: A single huge win can dominate your CR → continue trade needed!
Example: Trader Jake ($10K Account)
Day | Trade | Profit | CR Calculation | Status |
1 | 5 lots Gold | +$5,000 | $5,000 ÷ $5,000 = 100% | ❌ Fail |
2 | 1 lot Oil | +$300 | $5,000 ÷ $5,300 ≈ 94% | ❌ Fail |
3 | 1 lot Forex | +$200 | $5,000 ÷ $5,500 ≈ 91% | ❌ Fail |
Jake’s mistake: His Day 1 gold trade is too dominant (91% of profits).
✅ How to Trade Large Positions Safely
Option 1: Split into Multiple Days
Day 1: Close 2 lots Gold → +$2,000
Day 2: Close 3 lots Gold → +$3,000
Day 3: Trade Oil → +$500
Result:
Biggest win = $3,000 (Day 2)
Total profit = $2,000 + $3,000 + $500 = $5,500
CR = $3,000 ÷ $5,500 ≈ 55% → Still high, but easier to fix!
Option 2: Add Smaller Wins First
Day | Trade | Profit | Total Profit | CR |
1 | 1 lot Forex | +$400 | $400 | — |
2 | 1 lot Indices | +$600 | $1,000 | — |
3 | 5 lots Gold | +$5,000 | $6,000 | $5,000 ÷ $6,000 = 83% ❌ |
4 | 1 lot Oil | +$800 | $6,800 | $5,000 ÷ $6,800 ≈ 74% ❌ |
5 | 1 lot Forex | +$900 | $7,700 | $5,000 ÷ $7,700 ≈ 65% ❌ |
6 | 1 lot Indices | +$1,500 | $9,200 | $5,000 ÷ $9,200 ≈ 54% ❌ |
7 | 1 lot Crypto | +$1,800 | $11,000 | $5,000 ÷ $11,000 ≈ 45% ❌ |
8 | 1 lot Forex | +$1,000 | $12,000 | $5,000 ÷ $12,000 ≈ 42% ❌ |
9 | 1 lot Oil | +$1,000 | $13,000 | $5,000 ÷ $13,000 ≈ 38% ✅ |
Key: Jake added $8,000 in smaller wins after his big gold trade to dilute the CR.
📝 Golden Rules for Large Positions
Partial Close Strategy:
Close 50% of a big win today, 50% tomorrow → creates two smaller wins.
Pre-Buffer Trades:
Make 3-4 small trades before your big move.
Avoid "All-or-Nothing":
Never risk >30% of your capital on one trade.
💡 Think of it like pizza:
One giant slice (80% of the pie) = ❌ Unbalanced
8 medium slices = ✅ Perfectly shareable!
⚠️ What NOT to Do
Scenario | Result | CR Impact |
One 10-lot gold trade | Win $10,000 | 100% CR → ❌ |
No other trades | Total = $10,000 | Violation |
Then take a $2,000 loss | Total = $8,000 | $10,000 ÷ $8,000 = 125% 😱 |
✅ Summary: Trade Big, But Smart
You can trade large – just don’t let one win dominate.
Dilute big wins with smaller trades.
CR is your friend – it stops gambling habits!