Albert RobertsonBearishSpot When You Are Overexposed and Cut Trading Risk in Time
You see a trade that looks too good to pass up, so you increase your position size, maybe add some leverage, and add more as it moves in your favour. Then the market turns, and a small pullback wipes out a huge chunk of your account. That is overexposure: when your risk is too large relative to your account size, not just about losing money but losing more than you can afford or recover. This guide explains what overexposure means, how it builds up, and how to spot the warning signs.