Invalidation

The market condition that would prove your trade idea wrong.

In plain English

Stated before entry, as a condition rather than a price you would dislike. If you cannot state it, you do not have a trade.

Example

"A close below the prior swing low" is invalidation. "Down 3%" is not.

Risk Management

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