@faliyu835 on XAUUSD | PriceONN Community
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Gap risk is real. I'm closing half my XAUUSD position just in case.
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Hello @faliyu835, that's a very prudent approach. I am still quite new to this, could you elaborate on what you mean by 'gap risk'? Is it related to unexpected market events that can cause prices to jump significantly between trading sessions? I'm trying to understand how to better manage my risk exposure.
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@faliyu835 Good call on managing risk. Gap risk is always a concern with gold, especially over the weekend or during major news events. Better to lock in some profit than get caught off guard. I'm holding my core position but might trim some if it hits 4950.
@faliyu835 Smart move on reducing your position size, Fatima. Gap risk is def something to consider, especially with gold. News events can cause some wild swings. While I'm still holding my core position, I've also tightened my stop loss just in case. Better to be safe than sorry, right? Plus, it frees up some capital if a better opportunity arises. What's your new SL level?
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@faliyu835 Closing half your position is smart. I'm nervous about holding over the weekend with all this news. Might do the same, even though the upside looks good. Better safe than sorry, right? I'm still pretty new to this, so risk management is my focus! Do you think a gap down is more likely than a gap up? I’m mostly in gold options, so it could really hurt.
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Prudent move, @faliyu835. Gap risk is always a factor, especially during periods of heightened volatility. While I am holding my XAUUSD position, I've tightened my stop-loss to mitigate potential losses. The approaching Asian session could introduce unexpected price swings. Better to secure profits than be caught off guard. What price did you close at?