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Structured learning paths for risk management plus short guides for every calculator.
Risk Management Cluster
Cluster A hub with the pillar guide and focused deep dives.
Risk Management Hub
Cluster A overview: build a complete risk framework with position sizing, R-multiples, and drawdown control.
Start the pathRisk Management in Trading: Rules, Formulas & Examples (2026 Guide)
Learn practical risk management in trading: position sizing, risk/reward, R-multiples, drawdown control, and a simple checklist to trade consistently.
Risk/Reward Ratio (R:R) in Trading: How to Calculate It (+ Common Mistakes)
Understand risk/reward ratio with clear formulas and examples for long/short trades. Avoid the most common R:R mistakes and improve consistency.
R-Multiple (R) Explained: The Best Trading Metric for Risk Control
Learn what R-multiple means in trading, how to calculate it, and how using R improves consistency, journaling, and strategy evaluation.
The 1% Rule in Trading: How It Works, When It Fails, and Better Alternatives
Learn the 1% rule in trading, how to apply it with position sizing, and when to use 0.5% or fixed-R rules instead. Includes examples.
Stop-Loss Strategies: Fixed, ATR, and Structure-Based Stops (With Examples)
Learn the most effective stop-loss strategies: structure-based, ATR volatility stops, and time stops. See examples and avoid common stop mistakes.
Trading Drawdowns: What They Really Mean + Recovery Math (Avoid the Death Spiral)
Learn how trading drawdowns work, why recovery is nonlinear, and how to reduce drawdowns with practical rules. Includes recovery examples.
Position Sizing & Leverage Cluster
Cluster B hub with sizing, leverage, and liquidation guides.
Position Sizing & Leverage Hub
Cluster B overview: build a position sizing system and learn leverage, margin, and liquidation risk.
Start the pathPosition Sizing in Trading: The Complete Guide (Spot, Margin, Futures) + Examples
Learn position sizing step-by-step for spot, margin, and futures. Use risk %, stop-loss distance, and leverage correctly to control losses and trade consistently.
Futures Position Sizing: Margin vs Notional (Don’t Confuse Them)
Learn futures position sizing the right way. Understand margin vs notional, how leverage affects liquidation, and how to keep risk fixed per trade.
Leverage Explained: Why 10× Isn’t “More Risk” (If You Size Correctly)
Leverage myths break accounts. Learn what leverage really changes, how to use it safely, and why position size + stop define risk—not leverage alone.
Liquidation vs Stop-Loss: The Difference That Blows Up Futures Accounts
Stop-loss and liquidation are not the same. Learn how liquidation happens, why stops can fail in volatile markets, and how to avoid forced exits.
Position Sizing Examples: 10 Real Trades (Spot + Futures) With Calculations
Learn position sizing with real examples. See how risk %, stop distance, and leverage affect position size for spot and futures trades.
Trading Fees & Execution Costs Cluster
Cluster C hub with fees, spread, slippage, and funding guides.
Trading Fees & Execution Costs Hub
Cluster C overview: master maker/taker fees, spread, funding, slippage, and how costs reshape your edge.
Start the pathTrading Fees Explained: Maker/Taker, Spread, Funding & Slippage (Complete 2026 Guide)
Understand trading fees end-to-end: maker vs taker, spreads, funding rates, slippage, and how costs reduce your net PnL. Includes examples and checklists.
Maker vs Taker Fees: What They Mean and How to Pay Less (Without Getting Bad Fills)
Learn maker vs taker fees with clear examples. Understand when maker saves money and when taker is worth it because of spread and slippage.
Funding Rates Explained (Perpetual Futures): How Funding Impacts Your PnL
Learn what funding rates are in perpetual futures, how they are calculated, and how funding can turn profitable trades into losses over time.
Trading Slippage Explained: Why Your Backtest Looks Great but Your PnL Doesn’t
Slippage destroys edge—especially on stops. Learn what slippage is, when it happens, and how to estimate it to protect your real-world PnL.
Spread Explained: The Hidden Trading Fee (Bid-Ask Spread) + How It Affects Scalping
Learn what the bid-ask spread is, why it widens, and how spread affects your break-even, win rate, and short-term trading strategies.
How to Compare Exchange Fees (The Right Way): Maker/Taker Isn’t Enough
Compare exchanges properly: trading fees, spreads, slippage, funding, withdrawal costs, and rebates. Learn a checklist that prevents costly mistakes.
Fees vs Win Rate: How Costs Change Your Strategy’s Break-Even Point
Learn how trading costs change required win rate and expectancy. Model break-even with fees and slippage and avoid strategies that look good pre-cost.
DCA & Average Buy Price Cluster
Cluster D hub with DCA planning, average buy price, and break-even guides.
DCA & Average Buy Price Hub
Cluster D overview: build a DCA plan, track average buy price, and manage break-even and ROI.
Start the pathDCA Strategy Explained: Average Buy Price, Break-Even, and Real Examples (2026 Guide)
Learn DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging) step-by-step. Calculate average buy price, break-even, ROI, and see practical examples (crypto & stocks) with common mistakes.
Average Buy Price (Cost Basis) Calculator: Formula + Step-by-Step Examples
Learn how to calculate average buy price (weighted cost basis) for multiple buys. Includes clear examples and common mistakes, plus break-even tips.
DCA vs Averaging Down: When It Helps, When It Hurts (Risk Rules Included)
DCA can reduce timing risk, but "averaging down" can destroy portfolios. Learn the difference and use simple rules to avoid emotional DCA traps.
DCA PnL Explained: Realized vs Unrealized Profit, Partial Sells, and Cost Basis
Understand realized vs unrealized PnL when using DCA. Learn how partial sells affect cost basis and how to track break-even after multiple buys and sells.
DCA Examples: 6 Buys, New Average Price, and Break-Even (With Fees)
See a complete DCA example with 6 buys. Calculate new average buy price, break-even after fees, and ROI at different future prices. Copy this framework.
DCA Checklist: A Simple Plan You Can Stick To (Time, Amount, Allocation, Review)
A practical DCA checklist: choose interval, fixed amount, max allocation, diversification rules, and review schedule. Build a DCA plan you can actually follow.
Investing Basics Cluster
Cluster E hub with ROI, CAGR, compounding, and calculator guidance.
Investing Basics Hub
Cluster E overview: learn ROI, CAGR, compound interest, and how to use investing calculators correctly.
Start the pathInvesting Basics: ROI vs CAGR vs Compound Interest (Complete 2026 Guide + Examples)
Learn the investing basics that matter: ROI, CAGR, and compound interest. Understand when each metric is correct, avoid common mistakes, and use simple examples.
ROI Explained: How to Calculate Return on Investment (With 5 Simple Examples)
Learn ROI in plain English with examples. Calculate ROI for stocks, crypto, real estate, and trading. Understand what ROI misses and when to use CAGR instead.
CAGR Explained: The Best Metric for Long-Term Returns (Formula + Examples)
Learn CAGR (compound annual growth rate) with simple examples. Compare investments over different timeframes and avoid the most common CAGR mistakes.
Compound Interest Explained: How Compounding Builds Wealth (With Contributions)
Learn compound interest with clear examples. See how contributions and time create exponential growth and how small rate changes matter over decades.
ROI vs CAGR: Which One Should You Use? (And When Each Misleads You)
ROI vs CAGR: learn the key differences, when ROI is fine, when CAGR is better, and how to avoid misleading comparisons across timeframes.
Compounding vs Inflation: Real Return Explained (And Why It Matters)
Nominal returns lie without inflation. Learn real return, why inflation matters, and how small differences compound over time. Includes easy examples.
How to Use Investing Calculators Correctly: Common Input Mistakes (CAGR, ROI, Compounding)
Avoid common calculator mistakes: wrong years, ignoring fees, mixing contributions, and confusing ROI vs CAGR. Learn how to input values correctly for real decisions.
Calculator Guides
Short, practical explanations for every tool.
Risk / Reward Ratio
Learn how to judge trade quality by comparing potential reward against risk.
Position Sizing
Convert your risk budget into a precise position size and keep losses consistent.
Margin & Leverage
Understand exposure, initial margin, and how leverage changes risk.
Liquidation Price
Estimate a liquidation price and understand the buffer before a position gets closed.
ROI & Profit/Loss
Evaluate trade performance after price moves and fees.
Average Buy Price
Blend multiple buys into a single weighted average entry.
Compound Interest
Model compounding returns with optional contributions.
CAGR
Calculate the annualized growth rate between two values.