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FXロジック研究所 投資郎
08/15/2026 23:00
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FXロジック研究所 投資郎
Investment style : Scalping
Investment career : More than 10 years
Investment amount : 100 million - 200 million JPY
Nice to meet you. I am 投資郎, the chief researcher at FX Logic Institute. At our institute, our philosophy is to understand the market not by sense, but by "logic," and we conduct research and development of reproducible trading methods and systems. The market changes daily, but there are universal aspects to human psychology and the essence of the market. We verity that essence, and by performing numerous chart analyses, backtests, and forward tests, we aim to shape "logic that can be used for a long time." Beyond FX, domestically and internationally, we operate multiple businesses including: IT/Web system development Web marketing Application development Real estate investment Travel and tour services We move our base of operations rather than staying fixed, traveling between Japan and many countries around the world as we work. What is common across various industries is: "reproducing results with data and mechanisms rather than intuition." This mindset applies directly to FX as well. To date, we have provided indicators and expert advisors (EAs) to over 1,000 traders, and have offered numerous individual support and consulting services. Of course, tools alone cannot guarantee profits. However, "why that logic?" "which market conditions offer an edge?" "in what situations should it not be used?" We place importance on communicating these honestly. What FX Logic Institute aims for is not tools for short-term gains, but logic that you can engage with for a long time. Rather than flashy ads or exaggerated expressions, we strive to create products that you can be convinced of the more you use them. Thank you very much in advance.
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Gold Canon
A series about the Sign-Inji × Semi-Automatic EA "Gold Canon".
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Gold Canon Episode 11｜What I want to decide before win rate: "Acceptable loss per trade"

Introduction


In previous installments, we have covered how to read signs, cutting losses, intraday tendencies, and how to use demo trading.
In this 11th installment, we will整理 (organize/clarify) the foundation that underpins all of these: “the basics of money management.”


Why money management is the foundation


No matter how high the accuracy of your signals, if you are trading with a lot size that risks a large portion of your funds in a single trade, you may see your funds greatly reduced after just a few consecutive losses.
Conversely, if you keep each loss small, you can maintain your funds more easily even after a string of losses and be prepared for the next opportunity.


In other words, money management is a factor that determines whether you can trade for a long time, more than entry accuracy.


How to think about maximum loss per trade


A commonly referenced approach in money management is to predefine the amount of loss you can tolerate in one trade as a fixed percentage of your total funds.
The exact percentage varies depending on individual financial situation and risk philosophy, but the common thread is to adjust lot size based on your overall funds rather than trading a constant amount by habit.


For example, some people adopt the idea that the lot size scales proportionally with increases in funds, and decreases when funds drop.
By doing so, you can keep the risk relative to your funds roughly constant whether you are winning or losing.


Common pitfalls in money management


Even though you understand the importance of money management, you can easily fall into the following traps:


・When losses mount, you try to make up for them by increasing your lot size beyond normal

・When winning streaks occur, you become complacent and size up your lot too much

・You start trading without first defining a per-trade tolerable loss


All of these are cases where you have not pre-set your money-management standards, or you let circumstances sway you and break them.


Role of Gold Canon


Gold Canon is a set of signal tools and semi-automatic tools that display entry and exit guidelines as on-screen signals.
While using signals as one of the decision-making factors, if you predefine your money-management criteria yourself, it becomes easier to trade by combining both approaches.


Additionally, there is a panel view that shows past win rate, gained pips, and revenue trends.
Reviewing how much you traded in terms of lot size relative to your funds and how your funds progressed as a result can be a trigger to revisit your money-management criteria.
Please note that these figures are based on past performance and do not guarantee future results.


For FX beginners or anyone who feels their lot sizing is somewhat arbitrary, this can be one of the decision aids and a potential alternative to consider.


Conclusion


Money management is a modest topic, but it is the foundation that determines whether you can sustain trading over the long term.
Predefining your per-trade tolerable loss is also an important preparation when using signals.


Details about Gold Canon, example signal displays, and contents of the panel can be checked on the product page.
If you are interested, please take a look at the content first.


Next time, we plan to discuss how to make reviewing trades a habit.


FX is not a guaranteed principal investment, and market fluctuations may cause losses exceeding the invested amount. This article does not guarantee profits from any specific method or product; please view it as one of several conceptual references.