Trade Size Considerations

3 min. readlast update: 09.15.2026

Selecting an appropriate trade size is a key risk management decision. Larger trade sizes may increase potential gains as well as potential losses.

Trade Size Examples

These examples show how each trade size option works in practice.

  • Fixed Size
    If you select 0.5 lots, all copied trades will be placed at 0.5 lots, regardless of the Signal’s trade size.

  • Mirror Master Size
    If the Signal places a trade at 0.3 lots, your account will also place the trade at 0.3 lots, even if your account balance is smaller.


Mirror Master Size (How it Works)

Mirror Master Size automatically replicates trades at the same position size as the signal provider. This feature provides consistency in execution but does not guarantee outcomes. You remain responsible for all trading decisions and risk management.

  • Automatic replication: Trades are copied at the same size as the provider, regardless of account balance

  • Proportion control: Adjust the percentage of the provider’s trade size to increase or reduce exposure

    Example:If the signal provider opens a trade of 1 lot:
    • Proportion = 1 → 1 lot is copied
    • Proportion = 0.5 → 0.5 lots are copied
    • Proportion = 1.5 → 1.5 lots are copied

  • Minimum trade handling: This setting determines how trades are handled when calculated sizes fall below platform minimums.

    • If enabled: Trade sizes below the minimum threshold are rounded up to the minimum allowable size. This ensures participation in trades but may increase exposure beyond the calculated proportion.
    • If disabled: Trades that fall below the minimum allowable size will not be executed.

Proportional by Equity (How it Works)

“Proportional by Equity” scales your trade sizes in line with your account balance to align position sizing with available equity.

Example:

    • Signal account: $10,000
    • Copier account: $1,000
    • Account size ratio: 1/10 If the Signal places a 1 lot trade, your account will place a 0.1 lot trade, matching the proportional risk.

Key points

  • Trades are adjusted proportionally to the signal provider’s account
  • Risk exposure is aligned, but not identical, to the provider
  • Designed to support consistency; performance is not guaranteed

Risk disclosure

  • Larger positions carry greater relative risk on smaller accounts
  • Losses can occur; proportional scaling does not eliminate risk
  • Copy trading involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors

Important

  • This tool does not constitute financial advice
  • You are responsible for your trading decisions and should assess suitability independently

For further assistance, please contact the support team. Support is available 24/7.

 

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