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Old 08-31-2006, 01:17 AM
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2% sounds alright if you are swing trading. I prefer to use a tighet stop when day trading though.

Using a fixed percentage isnt bad at all. Although depending on your setup you should be able to adjust it accordingly. Some trades may not require 2% risk. Hope this helps.

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