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Only a portion of the broker account should be used for active trading
  • Bamber recommends allocating 50% (or sometimes 10%) of the account to live trading, keeping the rest in low‑risk assets.
  • This prevents over‑leveraging and ensures that a large drawdown does not wipe out the trader’s entire net worth.
  • The unused capital can sit in a bank account, index fund, or other safe instruments, providing a buffer.
Michael BamberTitans Of Tomorrow01:05:47

Supporting quotes

“I don't do 10% in the account. I do 50.” — Michael Bamber
“You don't need all your money in the broker account. Why would you if you're doing FX with an unregulated broker to access the leverage?” — Michael Bamber

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Capital Partitioning

Separating trading capital from savings, lifestyle, and investment buckets protects against drawdowns and maximizes the utility of leveraged accounts.

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