administration:setting_risk_parameters [WIKI]

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====== Setting Risk Parameters ======

There are many options for managing risk once Risk Management is enabled.

A lot of these settings can be configured in the account setup screen.

===== Account Modes =====



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The Account Mode changes many different parameters. 

More information on Account Modes found through this link: https://docs.t4login.com/doku.php?id=administration:administration_risk_breakdown

===== Limits =====



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**Max Clip Size:** The max lot that can be submitted at once.

**Max Position:** Amount of positions account is allowed to hold. Account Mode influences this setting. 

**Max Pit Trades:** Amount of pit trades the account is allowed to hold. Account Mode influences this setting.

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**Block Expiring Futures and Options:** Entering a value sets the amount of time away from the expiring contract that no more positions can be opened.

**Daily Start and Stop Trading Time:** Beginning and ending time of day positions can be opened.