Stop, Targets & Risk
Every signal comes with a full plan: one stop and three targets. This page explains where they go, how they move, and how to size the trade.
Where the stop goes#
The stop is placed beyond the signal candle, plus a buffer based on recent volatility (the 14-candle ATR). The buffer depends on Signal Mode: 3x ATR on Conservative, 2x on Balanced and 1x on Aggressive. Wider stops give the trade more room; tighter stops mean a smaller distance to each target.
The three targets#
| Setting | What it does | Default | Range | When to change it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP1 | 1x the risk (entry to stop distance) | — | — | After TP1 the stop moves to your entry |
| TP2 | 2x the risk | — | — | Common place to take more off |
| TP3 | 3x the risk | — | — | The full target |
After the first target the stop moves to the entry, and the label changes to SL ... (entry). If the trend flips before the stop or a target is hit, the trade is closed.
Trailing Stop#
Off by default. When on, the stop also follows price as the trade moves your way, using the same ATR buffer as the starting stop. It never moves against you.
Trade Results#
On by default. A small mark at every target reached and every stop hit, so you can see how past signals played out on the symbol and timeframe you trade.
Position size#
Enter your account balance in Account and choose a Risk % (default 1%). Every signal then shows a position size so that hitting the stop costs about that share of your account. Units adapt to the market: shares for stocks, lots for forex, contracts for futures. Leave Account at 0 to hide sizing.