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Risk Management – Stop Loss
Why Use a Stop Loss?
A Stop Loss is a vital risk management tool that protects your capital by limiting potential losses on any trade. It automatically closes a trade when the price moves against you, preventing losses beyond your comfort level.
How to Set Stop Loss in the EA
The Bollinger Reversal Pro EA allows you to set a Stop Loss for each trade. Simply adjust the Stop Loss parameter in the EA settings based on the currency pair’s volatility and your risk tolerance.
Advantages of Using a Stop Loss
- Capital Protection: Stop Loss prevents significant losses from unexpected market movements, ensuring you don’t risk your entire account on one trade.
- Controlled Risk: Predefining your risk limits helps you avoid emotional decisions and reduces downside risks.
Disadvantages of Using a Stop Loss
- Missed Recovery Opportunities: Sometimes, a Stop Loss can close a trade prematurely due to a false signal or temporary price movement. In such cases, the Recovery Order feature could have helped turn the position into a profit by adding more trades as the market correct