Trade Manager for NQ Futures: Advanced
It's 3:58 AM. Your algorithm just executed a trade on NQ futures while you were asleep, sizing it perfectly to maintain your 1% risk per trade. Meanwhil...
It's 3:58 AM. Your algorithm just executed a trade on NQ futures while you were asleep, sizing it perfectly to maintain your 1% risk per trade. Meanwhile, another trader is frantically adjusting their position size on a screen, risking 5% on a single trade with no safety net. The difference between these two scenarios isn't skill—it's disciplined position sizing. Position Sizing is the process of determining how many contracts to buy or sell on a given trade, directly controlling risk exposure in futures trading. It's not just about how much to trade—it's about how to protect your capital and ensure long-term survival in the markets. Without proper position sizing, even the best trading strategy can fail. When trading NQ futures, position sizing isn't optional—it's fundamental to survival. The Nasdaq-100 index's volatility profile demands a different approach than other futures markets. As the index moves through wider price ranges, standard position sizing methods often fail to account for the increased risk.