Risk Per Symbol
What is the Risk Per Symbol Rule?
The Risk Per Symbol Rule limits the maximum combined loss exposure you can have on a single trading instrument.
This rule applies to all open and closed positions on the same symbol until the total risk on that symbol has been reduced or the positions have been closed.
The maximum permitted risk per symbol depends on your account model:
Account Model | Maximum Risk Per Symbol |
2-Step Funded | 2% |
1-Step Funded | 1% |
Instant Funding | 2% |
What does "Risk Per Symbol" mean?
Risk Per Symbol refers to the maximum potential loss on a single trading instrument or the current floating loss if no Stop Loss is set.
If you have multiple positions on the same symbol, their combined risk is added together.
The total combined exposure must not exceed your account's Risk Per Symbol limit.
Does the rule apply to multiple trades on the same symbol?
Yes.
If you open multiple positions on the same instrument, the combined exposure across all those positions is considered your total Risk Per Symbol.
It does not matter whether the positions were opened at different times or with different lot sizes.
Does the rule apply to floating positions?
Yes.
All open positions, including floating losses and floating exposure, are included when calculating your Risk Per Symbol.
Does the rule apply to closed positions?
Yes.
Closed positions are also reviewed as part of your trading activity to determine whether the Risk Per Symbol Rule was exceeded at any point during execution.
Example 1 – Rule Met
Account Size: $100,000
Maximum Risk Per Symbol: 2%
Maximum allowed risk on EUR/USD = $2,000
Trades:
Buy EUR/USD → Risk: $700
Buy EUR/USD → Risk: $500
Buy EUR/USD → Risk: $600
Total Risk on EUR/USD = $1,800
Result: Compliant because the total exposure remains below the $2,000 limit.
Example 2 – Rule Violated
Account Size: $100,000
Maximum Risk Per Symbol: 2%
Maximum allowed risk = $2,000
Trades:
Buy EUR/USD → Risk: $1,200
Buy EUR/USD → Risk: $900
Buy EUR/USD → Risk: $600
Total Risk on EUR/USD = $2,700
Result: Violation, as the combined exposure on EUR/USD exceeds the permitted Risk Per Symbol limit.
Example 3 – Different Symbols
Account Size: $100,000
Maximum Risk Per Symbol = 2%
Positions:
EUR/USD → Risk: $1,700
GBP/USD → Risk: $1,900
Gold (XAU/USD) → Risk: $1,600
Each symbol remains within its own individual limit.
Result: Compliant because the rule is calculated separately for each symbol.
What happens if I exceed the Risk Per Symbol limit?
If your combined exposure on a single symbol exceeds the permitted limit for your account model, your account may be subject to a rule violation and reviewed by the Legion Funding Risk Team.
Any action taken will be in accordance with the Legion Funding Trading Rules and Terms of Service.
Important Notice
The Risk Per Symbol Rule is designed to encourage proper risk management and prevent excessive concentration of exposure on a single market.
Traders are responsible for monitoring their combined exposure on each symbol and ensuring it remains within the applicable Risk Per Symbol limit at all times.