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2% Rule
The 2% rule is a risk management guideline that limits a trader's maximum loss on any single trade to 2% of total account equity.
Absolute Return
Absolute return is the total percentage gain or loss on an investment over a period, without comparison to any benchmark or index.
Account Equity
Account equity is your balance plus or minus all unrealized P&L from open positions — the true real-time value of your account, not the settled balance.
Accumulation Phase
A sideways consolidation period where institutional traders quietly accumulate positions, characterized by balanced price action and low volatility before a directional displacement.
Accumulation/Distribution
Accumulation/Distribution is a volume-based indicator that measures cumulative money flow, using price position within the range and volume to gauge buying and selling pressure.
ADX
Average Directional Index (ADX) measures trend strength on a 0-100 scale regardless of direction, with readings above 25 indicating a strong trend.
How to Import Swissquote Trades into PipJournal
Step-by-step guide to exporting your Swissquote trade history and importing it into PipJournal for full analytics and journaling.
How to Journal Breakout Trades for Better Performance
Learn how to journal breakout trades with the right data points, tags, and review process to identify what makes your breakouts actually work.
How to Track Multiple Trading Strategies in One Journal
Learn how to organize, tag, and analyze multiple forex trading strategies in a single journal without mixing up your data or losing track of edge.
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