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Position Sizing: The Most Ignored Part of Trading

Your entry signal matters less than how much you bet. Kelly Criterion and other sizing methods explained.

Most traders obsess over entry signals and ignore position sizing.

The Kelly Criterion tells you the optimal bet size based on your edge and odds.

In practice, half-Kelly is safer and nearly as effective.

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