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Position Sizing and the Mathematics of Survival

A sample note on why the size of a position often matters more than the quality of the signal.

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This is a sample article for layout demonstration only.

A 50% drawdown requires a 100% gain to recover. That asymmetry is the starting point for any serious discussion of risk.

Volatility targeting

Scaling exposure inversely to recent volatility is one common way to keep risk more consistent across changing market regimes.

Limits defined in advance

Drawdown limits, exposure caps and kill-switches are most effective when they are set before a strategy goes live, not during a period of stress.