Risk management · Pro
Risk per trade idea
What does Risk per trade idea mean?
Risk per trade idea aggregates exposure associated with one trading thesis, which can include several positions or correlated instruments. It can exceed the risk shown on a single order.
Example
Three entries expressing the same market view each risk $100, creating approximately $300 of combined planned risk before execution effects.
Illustrative example; not a provider’s quoted offer.Why it matters for prop traders
Splitting an idea across tickets does not necessarily satisfy a provider’s aggregate risk restriction.
Sources and further reading
The following primary sources support the terminology. Provider rules describe their own products and may change.