Wanted to clear up some questions. There are two aspect to what I am doing and variables within one of those.
One is holding positions with zero leverage, this is done to just maintain equilibrium with the ebb and flow of currency movement. This would be done just to get away from the massive swings that exist in the stock market, daily to yearly swings from a couple percentage points to massive -50% draw downs. Holding my positions, we expect upper single digit percentage gains with draw downs in the tenths of percentage. This may not sound impressive in a bull market, but when things are moving sideways or dropping fast, suddenly it becomes apparent it's the safest bet.
Second is trading with leverage. This is done for the obvious reason to make money. In my personal account, I am using x14 leverage to build up my account. Backing off when I reach saturation points or I am making enough money to live comfortably how I want to live or the swings become unbearable and stressful.
In the account I am tracking with, I am using x14 leverage. This is being done to specifically gain some hype around my thread. I don't necessarily recommend this. The problem with trying to attract attention is, it doesn't matter how clever or good at managing funds you are, people want to see those massive gains. Sounds foolish and it is, but people don't care about 9% per year with -0.20% draw down (until the market tanks). They want to see +150% gains.
So what can people do? You can trade anywhere from zero leverage to a maximum of x14 leverage which is the cap I'm putting on it. We are adults here.
Have a good day and good luck!
