Position sizing also gives traders direct control over risk. By defining how much money to risk on each trade, emotions such as fear and greed are kept in check. This discipline helps traders stick to ...

Jim Chanos, President of Kynikos Associates and one of the biggest short-sellers in the world, takes you through the process of how to size your short positions. Managing your risk is vital for your ...

Sometimes you're faced with a swing trading setup, but the stock is on the volatile side. Do you skip the trade? It's hard to cut losses quickly for stocks that move a lot. But the possible gains are ...