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Exit Strategies Explained

Intro

Entry is half the job—exiting well decides final performance. Learn structured exits: fixed targets, trailing stops, and scaling out.

Step-by-step

  1. Define a target and a stop at the time of entry.
  2. Plan partial exits at predefined R multiples.
  3. Use trailing stops once trade moves in your favour to protect gains.

GOLD example

On XAU/USD long, initial target could be 1.5–2R, with a partial exit at 1R and a trailing stop at breakeven + ATR-based buffer.

Image examples

Exit strategies illustration

Common mistakes

  • No plan: leaving exits to emotion.
  • Moving stop to chase profits without rules.

Pro tips

  • Predefine scaling rules: e.g., 50% at 1R, 25% at 1.5R, rest trailed.
  • Combine ATR with structure-based stops for robustness.

Risk warning

No exit method removes risk—always limit position size and respect your stop.

FAQs

Kab partial exit lena chahiye?
Predefine based on R multiples and stick to it.
Author: Rahul Mehra