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How to Control the Risks in Trading?

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Risk control is one of the dominant aspects to consider when trading. Of course, if you choose to trade with Exness MT4, the risks get reduced to a minimum. In any case, let’s cast a look at the key steps to take to minimize the risks and calculate their probability when you get into trading.

What’s Risk in Trading and Why You’d Control It Every Second

A trading risk (aka risk in trading) is presented by certain events in the forex market, to subsequently negatively affect the trader.

There may be some changes in the exchange that will ultimately lead to a loss of money.

There are strategies in the forex market that are based on risk management.

Risk at forex trading can be calculated using the following formulas. There are certain formulas and rules for determining risks, for example:

Risk per Trade = Purchase Cost — Stop

And this is the formula for calculating the risk for all trading capital, expressed as a percentage:

Risk = Expected losses in the trade / Equity x 100

This formula will help you comply with the basic rule of risk management, which allows you to risk no more than 2% of your trading capital (or portfolio) per trade.

Risk management is primarily a process of preliminary analysis of all transactions for possible risk and potential profit.

Before making a deal on the stock market (opening a position), the fundamental condition is to determine the risk arising from this.

Control over the risks, or simply risk management, largely determines the likelihood of a trader’s trading success in general, since it allows a competent approach to opening and maintaining positions under risk conditions.

Often, it is precisely the optimization of a position based on the level of risk that is acceptable for a trader that is the main criterion for successful trading.

Frequently, newbies, having no idea about risk management, overestimate the risks and lose their deposit, which often ends in frustration in trading.

Also, without working with risk management, it is extremely difficult to create a successful trading strategy.

Watch News and Stay up to Date

Being guided by fundamental analysis or simply watching news and staying up to date news plays the role of a ’fulcrum’:

  • Following the publication of macroeconomic indicators
  • Statements of the largest international and
  • National financial organizations,

a trader is able to predict a decrease or increase in the rate of a particular currency. This is how all forex professionals work.

But even if a trader is not going to become a professional, he may well define for himself several sources of information that he will use to stay in the know.

The formula for success in the forex market is quite simple. To be in profit, it is necessary to

  • Correctly interpret the information received
  • Draw the correct conclusions from it, and
  • React correctly by opening certain deals.

There are several basic information flows that a trader can use. The most convenient help is the financial news feed, which is equipped with all major online trading platforms.

As a rule, on this tape the specialists of the brokerage company or their partners—business news agencies post in real time all the news that are important for the Forex market.

Stay Stick to the Plan According to Budget

Sticking to the budget you planned is actually one of the fundamental parts of the control over your risks at the forex market.

There are several universal tips for applying risk management in trading that can help improve the trading efficiency of a trader who uses them correctly:

  • Before starting trading, it is necessary to draw up a trading plan that describes in detail the trader’s behavior during the trading day, which helps to partially neutralize the emotional component of trading.
  • Use only strong signals in trading. You shouldn’t try to trade from a reversal on every random correction.
  • It is necessary to limit your losses in each trade and plan the expected profit using stop and take profit orders.
  • Do not overexpose losing positions. Stop orders not only help to close a losing trade on time, they are also a kind of indicator of the correctness of the forecast. If the forecast has obviously not been confirmed, one cannot hope for a price rollback over time, otherwise one can get into the opposite trend position and lose the entire deposit.
  • Do not try to trade aggressively, especially if you have no experience. It is not by chance that professional traders choose the risk threshold for a transaction at the level of 2% of the deposit—it is best to stick to it until you gain a certain experience in trading.

Each of the tips listed above is applied to the way you distribute your budget in the process of trading. Thus, planning your budget is paramount.

Take Profit-Stop Loss Points

A successful trading system consists of two parts:

  • The first is the loss limitation, and
  • The second one is the timely profit taking.

Sometimes traders’ strategies assume a strict ratio of the length of positions such as stop and take profit, for example, 1 to 3. Thus, a stop of 10 points will have a take profit of 30.

The ratio can be any, but you should not set too long take profits without a good reason—often the overestimation of price drivers leads to the fact that the trader does not record a solid profit, and the reversal occurs before reaching a long take.

At the same time, it should be remembered that in this case, the take profit must necessarily exceed the stop, since a rare strategy allows a trader to trade without losses, and short stops suggest that, for example, two losing trades can be compensated by one profitable one.

However, in many strategies, the exit point is determined in a different way. Signal trading is one example.

In accordance with this strategy, a trader enters a position by a signal and expects a return signal to exit. In such strategies, the ratio of possible profit and loss is quite large, since the price often passes a significant number of points before reaching the opposite signal.

However, this position has a significant disadvantage: sometimes the return signal is not received at all.

Another strategy involves placing profits near resistance levels, where the likelihood of a reversal is very high. Most often, this option is preferred by experienced traders who are able to correctly determine the levels.

Exnessgroup wishes you successful trading in 2022!

Dipo Olowookere is a journalist based in Nigeria that has passion for reporting business news stories. At his leisure time, he watches football and supports 3SC of Ibadan. Mr Olowookere can be reached via [email protected]

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All Set for Champion Breweries’ 50th AGM on Thursday

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By Aduragbemi Omiyale

Barring any last-minute changes, the 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Champion Breweries Plc will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, at 11:00 am.

At the yearly shareholders’ gathering, some of the key statutory and governance matters to be considered will include the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, alongside the Reports of the Directors, Auditors, and the Audit Committee.

Other agenda items are the declaration of dividends, election and re-election of Directors, authorisation for Directors to determine the remuneration of the Auditors, and election/re-election of shareholders’ representatives to the Audit Committee.

In line with its commitment to transparency, accountability, and shareholder engagement, the AGM will be held physically while also being accessible to stakeholders via the company’s official website: www.championbreweries.com.

This year’s AGM comes at a defining moment in the organisation’s corporate journey, following a transformative year marked by strategic expansion initiatives, including the acquisition of Bullet Energy Drink and its successful engagement with the capital market to raise growth capital.

These developments reinforce Champion Breweries Plc’s commitment to strengthening its competitive positioning, expanding its portfolio, and delivering long-term shareholder value.

The brewer has strengthened its transition into a group structure with the acquisition of an 80 per cent stake in enJOYbev B.V., a strategic move already delivering early earnings contribution and validating its international expansion drive.

The subsidiary’s results are now being consolidated into the Group accounts for the first time, with enJOYbev B.V. already contributing positively to earnings through operating profitability within the reporting period, an early validation of the group’s expansion strategy.

“This AGM reflects a defining chapter in our journey as a Company. The acquisition of Bullet, our successful capital market engagement, and the integration of enJOYbev B.V. into our group structure all signal a deliberate strategy for sustainable growth and diversification.

“These milestones position Champion Breweries Plc for stronger performance, broader market reach, and enhanced shareholder value. We remain committed to disciplined execution, operational excellence, and the highest standards of corporate governance,” the chairman of Champion Breweries, Mr Imo Abasi Jacob, said.

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NRS Launches Unified Tax ID System

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By Adedapo Adesanya

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has unveiled a unified Taxpayer Identification (Tax ID) system for all taxable persons across the country as part of efforts to strengthen tax administration and improve transparency.

The agency announced the development in a public notice issued jointly with the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) on Monday.

According to the notice, the initiative is backed by Sections 6, 7, and 8 of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025, which mandate every taxable person in Nigeria to obtain a Tax ID, in a wider move to expand the country’s tax base.

The NRS said the new framework is designed to create a centralised and harmonised taxpayer database that would enhance interactions between taxpayers and revenue authorities at both federal and sub-national levels.

“The Tax ID will serve as a single, unified identity for all taxpayers, enabling seamless interaction with tax authorities at both federal and sub-national levels. It is designed to consolidate taxpayer records, eliminate duplication, and ensure more efficient management of tax-related information,” the agency stated.

The revenue agency explained that the new system would simplify tax compliance procedures, including taxpayer registration, filing of returns, and payment processes.

According to the NRS, the framework is also expected to improve accountability and reduce leakages in tax collection by creating better visibility and tracking of taxpayer information nationwide.

“The initiative will simplify tax compliance processes, including registration, tax filing, and payment procedures. The system will improve transparency by enabling better visibility and tracking of taxpayer records while reducing leakages and improving accountability in tax collection. The framework will also harmonise taxpayer information across all levels of government,” the notice added.

The agency further disclosed that the new Tax ID system would replace the existing Tax Identification Number (TIN) Validation API currently used by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), financial institutions, and other organisations for taxpayer verification.

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OTC Securities Exchange Falls 1.31% as Key Stocks Decline

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By Adedapo Adesanya

Three bellwether stocks weakened the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange by 1.31 per cent on Monday, May 18.

This brought the NASD Unlisted Security Index (NSI) by 54.71 points to 4,133.70 points from 4,188.41 points, and shrank the market capitalisation by N32.73 billion to N2.473 trillion from N2.506 trillion.

Yesterday, FrieslandCampina Wamco Plc contracted by N12.45 to sell at N146.55 per share compared with last Friday’s closing price of N159.00 per share, Central Securities and Clearing System (CSCS) Plc declined by N2.34 to N70.00 per unit from N72.34  per unit, and NASD Plc lost 50 Kobo to trade at N34.50 per share versus N35.00 per share.

The trio overpowered the N5.56 gained Newrest Asl Plc. This stock ended the trading session at N61.15 per unit, in contrast to the previous session’s N55.59 per unit.

During the trading day, the volume of securities traded by investors slid by 56.1 per cent to 514,142 units from 1.2 million units, and the value of securities dropped 29.8 per cent to close at N17.4 million versus N29.8 million, while the number of deals jumped 12.5 per cent to 27 deals from 24 deals.

Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) Plc remained the most traded stock by value on a year-to-date basis, with 3.4 billion units sold for N8.4 billion, followed by CSCS Plc with 60.8 million units exchanged for N4.1 billion, and Okitipupa Plc with 27.9 million units traded for N1.9 billion.

GNI Plc also ended the day as the most traded stock by volume on a year-to-date basis with 3.4 billion units worth N8.4 billion, trailed by Resourcery Plc with 1.1 billion units valued at N415.7 million, and Infrastructure Guarantee Credit Plc with 400 million units transacted for N1.2 billion.

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