What happens to my position size if I increase it by a set percentage after every winning trade?
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How this is calculated
Risk after each win equals the previous risk multiplied by 1 plus your percentage increase, compounding with every consecutive win. This is the mirror image of a martingale approach, which compounds after losses instead of wins.
Win streaks end eventually. Whatever position size is sitting on the table when a streak breaks is the compounded result, not your original starting risk, unless a rule pulls it back down.
This is a hypothetical scenario using a win-streak length you choose. It does not predict how many wins in a row you will actually have next.
A more controlled version of sizing up on wins caps the increase after a fixed number of wins, or resets to the starting size after any loss, instead of letting the increase compound indefinitely.
Risk & liability disclaimer: This tool models a hypothetical scenario using the numbers you enter. It is not a prediction of future trading outcomes and does not guarantee any result. Trading involves risk of loss, and size-escalating approaches can amplify losses as easily as gains. Trading Habits is not a broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, or tax professional, and is not affiliated with any broker, exchange, or data provider. Always verify results independently and consult a licensed professional before making any trading or financial decision.
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