In a small (5-figure) account, position size — not strategy choice — is usually the main lever for controlling risk of ruin. Placeholder framework follows.
What percentage of the account should one trade risk?
Placeholder answer with a suggested max-risk-per-trade percentage.
How does buying power change this?
Placeholder explanation of how defined-risk spread margin requirements interact with position sizing rules.
Frequently asked questions
How much of a small account should be in one options trade?
Placeholder answer with a suggested max-risk-per-trade percentage and reasoning.