📈 Day 12: Scaling Like the Pros - How I Turned 3 Wins Into 47% of My Annual Profits

My Game Changer: Learning this 3-tier scaling method from a hedge fund trader (now adapted for small accounts). See my live trade example where I turned 500into500into2,100.


Part 1: Why Retail Traders Leave Money on the Table

The 2 Fatal Mistakes:

  1. Exiting full position too early (like I did in this regret trade)

  2. No scaling plan (my 2022 tax bill proved it - analysis)


Part 2: The 3-Phase Scaling Blueprint

*(For 1:3 Risk-Reward Trades)*

Phase 1: Core Position (50%)

Phase 2: Runner 1 (30%)

Phase 3: Lottery Ticket (20%)

📌 Action Task:
Backtest this on your last 3 winners using my Scaling Calculator


Part 3: Small Account Adaptation

The "Fractional Share" Workaround

My $500 Test Account Results:


Homework for Day 13

  1. Paper trade the scaling method

  2. Study My Top 3 Scaled Trades

  3. Tomorrow: "The Revenge Trade Rehab Guide"


💡 Hedge Fund Wisdom

"Amateurs focus on entries. Professionals focus on exits."

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