Overleveraging, Overexposure and One-Sided

Modified on Tue, 6 Oct at 1:06 PM

These practices refer to excessive risk-taking through:

  • Using too much leverage
  • Concentrated risk on a single idea


Overleveraging

Overleveraging refers to using excessive leverage relative to account size.

This includes:

  • Opening oversized positions
  • Risking a large portion of capital on a single trade


Overexposure

Overexposure refers to taking on too much total risk across open positions.

This includes:

  • Multiple trades that collectively increase overall exposure
  • Correlated positions that amplify risk


One-Sided Bets

One-sided betting refers to placing trades heavily biased in one direction or based on a single idea.

This includes:

  • All trades aligned in the same direction
  • Lack of diversification across different setups or strategies

If any of the above is identified, this can result in a warning, placement into the Risk Management Group or account closure.


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