Position Sizing

The dollar value being invested into a particular security by an investor. An investor's account size and risk tolerance should be taken into account when determining appropriate position sizing.

Investopedia Commentary

Position sizing basically refers to the size of a position within a particular portfolio, or the dollar amount that an investor is going to trade.

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See also: Asset, Assets Under Management, Martingale, Portfolio, Portfolio Management