4 вопроса, которые следует задать при планировании выхода из позиции

Before you set your exit points, determine your profit target, risk tolerance, holding period, and possible events that can invalidate your speculation.

Let’s discuss the exact questions to ask, and how they can help you reduce trading losses and protect your gain:

1. What is my risk tolerance

You should decide how much (the maximum amount) you are willing to risk on a trade. This self-awareness would inform you set proper stop loss orders.

Your risk appetite must match your financial comfort. This way, no single trade would easily jeopardise your overall portfolio.

2. What is my profit target

Here, having a clear picture of the amount you intend to gain from a trade can help you determine when to leave the market.

It is important you establish your profit goal to prevent the influence of greed.

3. How long do I want to stay in this market

Another important thing to consider is how long you plan to keep a trade open. Your intended duration also determines your exit strategy.

Defining your holding period helps you set the right closing points and manage your expectations (irrespective of your trading style).

4. What external factors can possibly affect my trade negatively

Lastly, you should understand that markets do not move in isolation. External forces constantly shape price action.

Тесно following economic reports and policy statements puts you ahead; keeps you prepared.

You can adjust your method accordingly and stay safe.

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What is an exit plan in trading?

It is a predetermined strategy for closing a trade to either secure your profit or manage drawdown.

How to exit a trade in forex?

You leave the market when your set TP or SL order is triggered.

What is the best indicator for exiting trades?

Нет ни одного лучший индикатор форекс, but in most cases, traders use support/resistance levels, moving averages, Fib retracements, ATR to know where to exit.

Is exit more important than entry?

Yes, a well-planned exit is often regarded as more important than entry because it determines your actual gain or loss.

Should I use the same exit strategy for every trade?

Not really. Your exit method should be shaped to fit each trade setup.

A scalping position won’t require the same exit plan as a свинг трейд.

Flexibility based on market situations or trade structure is the most important thing.

Can I exit a trade manually before it hits my TP or SL?

Yes, you can manually close a trade if the market gives you reason to.

If price action becomes unpredictable (or fundamentals suddenly change), it may be a wise move to lock in partial profits or reduce your exposure.

What role does trade journaling play in planning exits?

Keeping a trade journal can help you track the effectiveness of your exit system over time. You’ll learn what worked and what didn’t.

You will also learn how your emotions or market changes affected your decisions. This feedback sharpens future planning.

How do market sessions influence exit timing?

Different forex sessions come with different volatility. For e.g, you may gain better pricing due to higher liquidity when closing during the London or NY session.

But you may get a contrary experience in say the Asian session.

Is it okay to adjust my exit points after entering a trade?

It depends. Modifying for solid reasons (technical/fundamental) is okay. But constantly doing this out of fear or greed would result in poor results.

You must have a plan and stick to it. Only adjust when the market genuinely calls for a change.