Position Sizing Portfolio Risk | OVTLYR University Lesson 11

From How to Trade Stocks and Options Podcast with OVTLYR Live Christopher M. Uhl, CMA

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Think you can have a winning trading strategy and still blow up your account? Absolutely. And the reason might surprise you. It’s not always about picking the wrong stocks. Sometimes, it comes down to how much you’re risking on each trade.

In this OVTLYR University lesson, we’re breaking down position sizing and portfolio risk, and why getting these numbers right can make or break your trading journey. Even a solid strategy can lead to painful drawdowns if you’re trading too big.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

✅ How to calculate position size based on your risk and stop-loss level

✅ Why volatility and ATR matter when trading different stocks

✅ How portfolio heat helps you manage risk across multiple positions

✅ Why correlated stocks can expose you to more risk than you realize

✅ How position sizing impacts drawdowns and your risk of ruin

We also dig into the Kelly Criterion and explore why bigger positions aren’t always better. The goal isn’t to avoid every losing trade. It’s to protect your capital, survive losing streaks, and stay in the game long enough for your strategy to work.

If you want to become a smarter, more disciplined trader, this lesson will help you build a trading plan that fits your strategy, your portfolio, and your comfort with risk.

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