Daily loss limit: what it is and how to set one
A daily loss limit is the maximum you are willing to lose in a single trading day. It is the simplest and most effective rule against over-trading, because it decides in advance when the day is over.
How to choose your limit
Start from what you can afford to lose, then express it as a percentage of your starting balance. With a 10,000 balance, a 10% limit means you stop after losing 1,000 in net terms. Beginners often choose a lower limit such as 5%.
- 5%: conservative, good while you are learning
- 10%: a common default
- Above 15%: a single bad day can take a big part of your capital
Net loss, not just losing trades
A good limit works on your net profit and loss for the session. If you lose 400 and then win 300, your net loss is 100. Counting only the losing trades would stop you too early and hide your real position.
Why a lock after the limit helps
When the limit is reached, most people feel a strong urge to make it back. A lock removes the choice. In RiskQuo, reaching the limit starts a cooling-off lock: no new session and no changes to your risk settings until it ends. You can still see your numbers for the day.
A limit on the size of one trade too
Your limit should also stop one large trade from crossing it. RiskQuo will not let you place a trade bigger than your remaining loss protection, so a single loss can never take you past the limit you set.
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What is a good daily loss limit?
Many traders use 5% to 10% of their starting balance. Choose a number you can lose without it affecting your daily life, and keep it fixed.
Can I change my loss limit during the day?
In RiskQuo you choose a lock period (1 day, 7 days or 1 month) when you save your limit. It cannot be changed or switched off until that period ends. This protects you from raising it in the middle of a losing session.
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