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A Guide to Managing Leverage in Futures Trading
Leverage is a double-edged sword. This comprehensive guide explores how to calculate effective leverage, manage liquidation risks, and use tools to turn leverage into a disciplined ally.
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How to Use Trading Journals to Identify Your Edge
A trading edge isn't a secret—it's a statistically verifiable advantage. Discover how to meticulously log trades and analyze metrics to uncover where you perform best in the markets.
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The Importance of Tracking Emotions in Your Trading Log
Trading is 10% strategy and 90% psychology. Discover why tracking your emotional state in your trading log is the ultimate "cheat code" for identifying biases and fixing costly mistakes.
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Scalping vs. Swing Trading: Which Journal Suits You Best?
High-speed sprints or patient wave riding? Explore our head-to-head comparison of scalping vs. swing trading and learn how to choose the right journaling system to track your edge.
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Feb 9, 2026
Mastering JPY Calculations: Why Your Trading Journal Might Show "Crazy" Numbers
Is your trading journal showing impossible risk numbers for Yen trades? Discover why 2-decimal pairs "break" standard formulas and how to fix your point value in 30 seconds.
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Feb 9, 2026
How to Determine Point Value - Using the "Contract Specification" Tool
Don't let a "Point Value" surprise blow your account. Learn how to decode Contract Size, Digits, and Tick Size using the Specification tool to trade any asset with surgical precision.
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How to Determine Point Value: Stock Indices (NAS100, SPX500, GER40)
Trading indices is the "major league" of finance. This guide breaks down point values and contract sizes for Nasdaq, S&P 500, and DAX to ensure you never miscalculate risk again.
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How to Determine Point Value: Gold & Silver (XAU/USD, XAG/USD)
Trading metals isn't like trading Forex. If you apply currency pip logic to Gold or Silver, you risk your account. This guide breaks down the math of precious metals for professional use.
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How to Determine Point Value - JPY Pairs (USD/JPY, EUR/JPY)
Trading the Yen? If you apply standard pip math to JPY pairs, your risk management will fail. Discover the "JPY difference," from decimal places to exchange rate fluctuations.
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How to Determine Point Value: Forex Majors & Minors (EUR, GBP, USD)
Pip value isn't static—it's the engine of your risk management. This definitive guide breaks down point values for majors, crosses, and exotics to help you trade with professional precision.
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How to Track MFE and MAE to Optimize Exit Strategies
Entries get the glory, but exits pay the bills. Master MFE and MAE to understand your trade's "wiggle room" and peak potential. Elevate your edge with data-driven exit optimization.
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Understanding R-Multiple: The Key to Long-Term Profitability
What is R-Multiple? It’s the ultimate metric for risk-adjusted returns. Discover how thinking in "R" can protect your capital and ensure sustainable growth across any market.
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