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Daily Loss Limit
Real Examples

Abstract rules are hard to implement. Here are 5 real scenarios showing exactly how a daily loss limit works — and what it saves — in different trading situations.

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Example 1

The Gap Down Morning
₹8,000 Saved

Setup: Trader has ₹3 lakh capital. Daily loss limit: ₹3,000 (1%). Market gaps down 200 points at open.

Without limit: First trade: -₹4,500. Recovery attempt: -₹3,200. Another: -₹5,800. Total: -₹13,500. Account down 4.5% in one morning.

With TradeGuard limit: First trade hits -₹3,000 limit. Kill switch fires. Day ends at -₹3,000. ₹10,500 saved. Capital preserved for next day.

Example 2

The Winning Morning
Profits Locked

Setup: Profit target set at ₹5,000. Loss limit: ₹3,000. Good morning session.

Without limit: ₹5,200 profit at 11 AM. Trader continues. Afternoon gives back ₹3,800. Day ends at ₹1,400 profit — 73% of peak profit gone.

With TradeGuard profit lock: ₹5,000 profit hit at 11 AM. Kill switch fires. Day ends at ₹5,000. ₹3,600 more profit locked vs continuing.

Example 3

Thursday Expiry Day
₹22,000 Saved

Setup: Time kill rule set at 12:00 PM every Thursday. Loss limit ₹4,000.

Without limit: Morning: +₹2,000. Continues trading into afternoon. Expiry volatility wipes out morning profit plus ₹18,000. Day: -₹18,000.

With TradeGuard Thursday rule: 12:00 PM kill fires. Day locked at +₹2,000. ₹20,000 difference.

Examples 4-5

More Real Scenarios

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RBI Policy Day

Specific date kill at 9:45 AM (before 10 AM RBI announcement). Avoids the 300-point Nifty spike that destroys option premiums within minutes of announcement. Saves 100% of potential loss on that move.

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Max Trades Hit

4-trade limit. Three morning trades: +₹1,500. Fourth trade: loss. Kill switch fires after trade 4. No fifth trade available. Afternoon would have produced 6 more trades and -₹8,000. Saved: ₹7,500.

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Daily Loss Limit Examples FAQ

Should I set my loss limit in rupees or percentage?
TradeGuard uses rupees, which is more practical. Set it as a percentage of capital mentally (1-2%) but enter the rupee amount. Recalculate quarterly as your capital changes.
What if my loss limit is hit on a false signal?
A false signal that hits your loss limit means your position sizing may be too large, not that the limit is wrong. Tighten position sizing so that 2-3 losing trades do not hit your daily limit.
Should profit target and loss limit be the same amount?
Common practice is 1:1.5 to 1:2 ratio — loss limit ₹3,000 with profit target ₹4,500-₹6,000. This ensures profitable days more than compensate for losing days mathematically.
Can I change my loss limit during the trading day?
With TradeGuard, rules are locked once monitoring starts and cannot be changed during market hours (9:15 AM - 3:30 PM). This prevents the common habit of raising the limit when getting close to it.
How quickly does TradeGuard fire when the limit is hit?
TradeGuard checks P&L every 5 seconds. Kill switch fires within 10 seconds of the limit being reached.