Trailing Drawdown

Risk Management

Definition

Your maximum loss level moves up with your highest equity but never comes back down. It 'trails' your peak balance.

Example

Account peaks at $52,000 with a 5% trailing drawdown. Your new floor is $49,400. If equity later hits $55,000, the floor rises to $52,250.

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