Some new investors will think that futures trading is risky, but as long as I am careful, the possibility of loss is very small. Even if you lose money, you won't lose much. I will seize the opportunity and win everything. Although this idea is reasonable, it still reveals a lack of understanding of risk awareness. The reasons are as follows: first, in futures trading, risks and returns are symmetrical, and prudence can certainly reduce risks, but it also reduces potential returns; Secondly, in an emergency, sometimes even if you are careful, you will inevitably suffer a big loss. For example, if you hold a small position and encounter a continuous stop loss in the opposite direction, you will still lose a lot.
Third, the determination of opportunities is often subjective. If the objective situation is just the opposite, a big win is likely to become a big loss; Finally, under a cautious attitude, first-time traders will often change their cautious attitude if they make some small money continuously. They will think, if the previous transaction volume was larger, wouldn't they earn more money? Under the guidance of this idea, risk awareness will gradually fade away. It can be said that all successful people in futures trading have this experience, from caution to carelessness, and then to caution after eating a big loss. What is the risk of stock index futures trading? Stock index futures trading is very risky, but how big is the risk? We might as well look at the risk statement of futures trading. According to the regulations, before opening a futures trading account, traders must sign to confirm that they have read the futures trading risk statement. At the beginning of the manual, it will be mentioned: "The risk of futures trading is quite high, and there may be huge losses. The total loss may exceed all the initial margin and additional margin you deposited in the futures brokerage company. So you must seriously consider whether your economic ability is suitable for futures trading. " The manual will also mention: "In some market situations, it may be difficult or impossible for you to close the open position of the contract. For example, this situation may occur when the market is trading at a daily limit. In this case, all your deposits may not make up for all the losses, and you must bear all the losses caused. " What are the advantages of a long alarm? It is of great significance to fully understand the high-risk characteristics of stock index futures trading, whether for traders who intend to enter the market or those who have already entered the market, at least it can be said that there are only advantages but no disadvantages. It will tell traders who are interested in entering the market: only use "spare money" to trade, don't invest the money they depend on for survival, and don't invest the money they can't or can't afford to lose in the futures market. It will tell traders who are new to the market to "start small" and "carefully choose the time to enter the market"; It is necessary to "do what you can and leave room"; It is also necessary to "set up a stop loss point, be brave in admitting mistakes, and not go against the market." These are not only human experiences, but also the lessons of many people's blood and tears. Even from the point of view that traders must maintain a good attitude, a trader who can bear losses has a greater advantage. For a trader who can't afford to lose, once the price trend is unfavorable to his position, he will have inexplicable fear, which will not only affect his judgment and make him give wrong instructions, but also greatly limit his due profitability and even lead to huge risks.