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Introduction to Risk and Trade Management

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Course Overview

Trade smarter, manage risk better. Learn position sizing, stop-losses, targets, and practical strategies for more disciplined trading.

Instructors

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George Khoury

Global Head of Research & Education

George Khoury is the Head of Research and Education at CFI, a certified advisor, and an Associate Member of the CISI, with over a decade of experience across trading, wealth management, investment, and banking. Renowned in the financial industry, George is a regular guest on prominent economic channels including Al Arabiya, Bloomberg Asharq, Sky News Arabia, CNBC Arabia, and others. Beyond media, George is a sought-after speaker who has participated in numerous international panels and academic collaborations, working closely with universities to bridge the gap between theory and real-world market practice. He has personally trained and mentored thousands of aspiring traders and professionals worldwide, making a lasting impact on the next generation of market participants.

What You Will Learn

  • Master risk and trade management basics
  • Compare different risk management approaches
  • Protect profits and limit losses
  • Build a simple, personalized risk plan
  • Apply strategies in live market scenarios

Introduction to Risk and Trade Management

Trade with more control. Learn position sizing, stops, targets, and trade adjustments to build a practical risk plan

Module 1: Introduction to Risk Management & Trade Management

Understand how risk and trade management work together to protect capital, reduce emotional decisions, and support consistent trading.

Module 2: What is Trade Management?

Learn how to manage risk on each trade using risk limits, risk-to-reward ratios, and position sizing.

Module 3: Trade Management

Explore trade management strategies to adjust stops, scale positions, protect profits, and adapt to changing market conditions.

Module 4: Building a Simple Risk Plan

Build a practical risk plan with pre-trade rules and a risk dashboard to track exposure and performance.

Module 5: Live Application

Apply risk and trade management principles through live market examples and real-time trading scenarios.

Level

Beginner

Includes

6 Modules

 

12 Videos

Duration

96 min

Language

English

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Introduction to Risk and Trade Management