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RE: Gap risk = critical?



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>there is more of a "right" answer for
>each individual according to his trading style and situation.

we understand each other, then !

> So FOR ME setting my risk as a
>% of my total protfolio makes sense since I need to remain in the game long
>enough for statistics allow me to make money.

clear

>My plan is this.  I use a momentum system to get me into the trade,
>calculate the total dollars that I risk on the trade based at 2% of my
TOTAL
>portfolio, then set the stop based on a % of the entry price according to
>the volitility of the stock I am trading   and then use the math to
>determine the # of shares to buy.

So you could have 25 simultaneous positions with 50% cash without really
risking much and on zero margin. Sounds good...

I think all your earlier emails fall into place, given this data.

Thanks for clarifying, you seem to know your stuff !

Gitanshu