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Copy Trading Risk Management

Rules for survival: sizing, drawdown limits, diversification, and when to pause copying.

Quick rule: If you don’t understand the risk, reduce size until you do.
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Practical checklist

1) Define your rules

Max drawdown, max leverage, and trader diversification.

2) Test first

Run a small-size trial for 2–4 weeks.

3) Track performance

Consistency beats spikes. Watch drawdowns.

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Use these guides to go one level deeper (platforms, picking traders, risk rules, and beginner strategy). They’re built to work together.

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