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Most traders don’t fail because they picked the wrong trade — they fail because they took the right trade with the wrong risk. If you’ve ever wondered why your trading results feel inconsistent, or why a few bad trades seem to wipe out weeks of progress, the answer often comes down to one thing: risk management.

This free course is designed to help you build a smarter, more sustainable approach to trading. Whether you're working with a small account or trying to improve your consistency, the lessons here will help you protect your capital and give your edge time to play out.

Trading doesn’t have to be a guessing game. With the right risk management, you don’t need to win every trade — you just need a repeatable plan.

Let’s build that plan together.

How to Calculate the RIGHT Lot Size for Forex Trading

If you’ve ever placed a trade and thought, “Wait… is this lot size too big?”—you’re not alone.

Lot size is one of the most critical components of risk management in forex trading. Many traders focus on entry signals or technical setups, but if your position is oversized, even the best idea can lead to unnecessary losses.

what is lot size in forex?

why lot size matters so much

the 3 key inputs for proper lot sizing

step-by-step example

adjusting lot size for volatility

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The Ultimate Guide to Risk Management

If there’s one thing that separates consistent traders from everyone else, it’s not their strategy — it’s their risk management.

This guide will walk you through the most important principles of risk management in trading — the stuff that actually matters if you’re serious about long-term success.

Why Most Traders Blow Accounts

4 tips to improve risk management

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is it realistic to make 1% per day as a trader?

If you’ve spent more than five minutes on trading YouTube or Instagram, you’ve probably seen someone claiming they make 1% per day—every day—trading forex, futures, or stocks. At first glance, it sounds like a reasonable goal. After all, 1% doesn’t sound like much, right?

But when you dig a little deeper, that number becomes a red flag—not a realistic benchmark.

The difference between occasional 1% gains vs. averaging 1% per day

Why this target is unrealistic for consistent trading

What profitable trading actually looks like

Common traps traders fall into

Practical steps to improve your trading

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What's the best Risk to Reward Ratio?

Many aspiring traders fall into the trap of thinking they must win most of their trades to make money in the markets. This belief is common—but it overlooks a more critical truth: profitability has less to do with your win rate and more to do with your risk-to-reward ratio (R:R). This article breaks down how the risk-to-reward ratio shapes your bottom line, explains why win rate is often overrated, and helps you choose a trading style that fits your personality and goals.

understanding risk-to-reward ratio

The Case for Trailing Stops

High Reward, Low Win Rate: Does It Work?

What's the Best Reward-to-Risk Ratio?

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5 Ways to Grow Small Trading Accounts

If you're serious about trading and want to grow your account responsibly, you need more than luck or hype—you need a plan. This guide offers five proven strategies that can help you grow your trading account with real-world methods rooted in consistency and risk management.

prioritize risk management

Focus on High-Probability Trades

Utilize Backtesting to Refine Your Strategy

Reinvest Profits for Compound Growth

Minimize Trading Costs

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The Best Bear Market Trading Strategy

Bear markets can be tough—but they don’t have to catch you off guard. Whether you see them as a threat or an opportunity often depends on your trading style and how much risk you're comfortable taking. Some traders look to profit from falling prices, others aim to protect what they’ve already built, and many fall somewhere in between.

understanding your risk tolerance

high risk / high reward: going aggressively short

medium risk / medium reward: taking a balanced approach

low risk / low reward: focusing on safety

trading the rebound

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Why Most Traders Fail at Funding Programs—and What to Do Instead

Funding programs have surged in popularity, offering aspiring traders the chance to access large capital accounts after passing a skills-based evaluation. At first glance, this seems like an ideal shortcut to financial freedom. Prove your skills, get funded, and start making real money. However, reality tells a different story. Most traders who dive into these programs do so prematurely, and the majority end up failing. Here's why, and more importantly, what you can do differently to increase your odds of long-term success.

the allure of getting funded

The High Cost of Inexperience

When Are You Actually Ready?

What You Should Do Instead

Minimize Trading Costs

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How much % does a good trader return per month?

In the world of trading, the term “profitable trader” gets thrown around constantly—often without much clarity. Social media and online communities offer a flood of conflicting opinions: some glorify massive gains and fast results, while others emphasize slow and steady returns. So let’s cut through the noise and talk realistically about what it actually means to be a profitable, skilled trader.

Reasonable Monthly Returns

The Myth of “Making a Living” Right Away

The Real Markers of a Good Trader

Trading Isn’t a Shortcut—It’s a Long-Term Game

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How to Handle Drawdowns and Losing Streaks in Trading

Drawdowns and losing streaks are some of the hardest parts of trading. Every trader, no matter their strategy, will experience them. The difference between those who succeed long term and those who quit is how they manage these periods.

what is a drawdown in trading?

4 steps to manage drawdowns

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How to Backtest a Trading Strategy Effectively

Backtesting is one of the most important practices in trading, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. This guide explores how traders can effectively backtest strategies, avoid common pitfalls, and progress through the different phases of becoming a skilled backtester.

Why Backtesting Matters in Trading

Why Use Forex Tester for Backtesting

The Different Phases of a Trader’s Backtesting Journey

Common Mistakes to Avoid in Backtesting

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September 15, 2025

S&P 500: Sell-the-News Risk?

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S&P 500 holds near highs, but Fed cuts could spark short-term volatility before medium-term bullish momentum resumes.

September 15, 2025

Dollar Steadies Ahead of Fed Near 97.4

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DXY holds near support as traders await FOMC, with three cuts priced and data setting the next move.

September 12, 2025

Sterling Stalls as Growth Softens, BoE in Focus

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Sterling stalls at resistance as soft UK growth data shifts attention to next week’s BoE meeting and balance sheet risks.

September 9, 2025

Breaking Down My $17,000 Silver Trade

Nick Syiek

Here’s the full breakdown of my $17,000 silver trade—why I entered, how I managed it, and what’s driving silver.

August 26, 2025

Trading Psychology is Dumb. STOP Wasting Time on it.

Nick Syiek

Recently, I shared a video where I argued that trading psychology is overrated in the trading space. As you might expect, the responses were strong—some in agreement, some in sharp disagreement.

If you missed the original video, I’ll give you the short version here: discipline and emotional control are certainly required in trading, but they’re not the hardest part of becoming profitable.

Introducing Marko Greguric: LINDEX’s New Analyst with Prop Firm Experience

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Marko Greguric joins LINDEX as a market analyst, leveraging his prop trading experience and disciplined approach to enhance traders' skills.

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There is a significant degree of risk involved in trading securities. With respect to foreign exchange trading, there is considerable risk exposure, including but not limited to, leverage, creditworthiness, limited regulatory protection and market volatility that may substantially affect the price, or liquidity of a currency or currency pair. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. The vast majority of retail client accounts lose money when trading in CFDs. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.