LD Lossdog Research
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Account Management

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Q&A

Have you ever had that happen to you with your large accounts that you have?

Yes, the speaker acknowledges that they have experienced this situation with their large accounts.

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Actionable takeawayLarge accounts can face issues where capital is tied up without generating returns.
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Should I move to micros or training wheels for trading?

The speaker suggests staying with micros for accounts under $15,000, as they provide a good balance between risk and reward. They recommend moving to minis and options on minis once the trader has proven their concept and is ready to scale.

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Actionable takeawayFor accounts under $15,000, micros are recommended to gain experience without significant risk. Scaling to minis and options on minis should occur after proving the trading concept.
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What percentage would you use for ESG in this situation? Assuming a $100,000 account.

The speaker prefers BIL over ESG due to lower fees and suggests using about 85-95% of the $100,000 account.

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Actionable takeawayUse BIL for lower fees and allocate 85-95% of the account.
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The broker requires initial margin under $30,000. is how much cash would be safe?

You shouldn't have your entire account wrapped in futures because you could get liquidated. If you have a $30,000 account, you're not trading ES, you're looking to trade me, which is a tenth of the size.

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Actionable takeawayAvoid over-leveraging your account by keeping a portion of your cash safe and not having your entire account exposed to futures trading.
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How would you go about moving from defined risk rates to undefined risk trades in a small account?

The speaker suggests starting with lower-priced stocks and using a small percentage of account capital to test the waters. They emphasize the importance of careful management to avoid overexposure and loss of diversification. They also mention that undefined risk trades offer a higher probability of profit but require careful execution.

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Actionable takeawayStart with lower-priced stocks and use a small percentage of account capital to test undefined risk trades, ensuring careful management to avoid overexposure and loss of diversification.
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Considering that it's generally easier to grow a smaller account than a large one, would you trade 150,000 split across three separate accounts or keep it all in a single account?

The speaker suggests that splitting an account into multiple accounts is not necessary unless it helps with organization and clarity for the trader. They argue that managing multiple accounts can be more complex and that the performance of the account is not significantly improved by splitting it. The speaker also mentions that it's not advisable to expect higher returns by splitting the account into multiple parts.

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Actionable takeawayAvoid splitting accounts unless it improves clarity and organization for the trader.