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Deepak Uppal, a top-ranked trader in the US Investing Championship, shares his risk management strategy that helped him achieve a 259% return in one year. In this in-depth interview, he explains how position sizing, stop losses, market cycles, and progressive exposure are key to maximizing gains while limiting drawdowns. Learn how he cuts losses early, concentrates positions in strong trends, and adapts to market conditions for consistent success.
🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
✅ How Deepak transformed his trading after 30 years of mistakes
✅ The risk management strategy that helped him achieve 259% returns
✅ Why stop losses & position sizing are critical for long-term success
✅ How to scale into trades & manage risk dynamically
✅ The biggest mistakes traders make & how to avoid them
If you’re serious about improving your risk management & consistency, this interview is packed with actionable insights to help you take your trading to the next level!
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Enjoy!
- The TraderLion Team
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: Why risk management is the key to consistent returns
00:24 – The most important rule in trading: Cut losses immediately
00:53 – Deepak Uppal’s background & trading journey
01:53 – The four key aspects of risk management for consistent returns
02:27 – How Deepak learned from 30 years of trading mistakes
04:09 – Competing in the US Investing Championship & ranking in the top 5
06:40 – Why market conditions dictate your risk management approach
09:20 – Understanding how equity curves mirror market conditions
11:43 – Why 1–2 big trading opportunities a year can make your whole year
14:36 – How to recognize when it’s time to step on the gas
18:27 – Daily market analysis: The key indicators to track
20:54 – How Deepak uses sentiment indicators & the VIX to assess risk
22:30 – Position sizing: The strategy behind 25%+ concentrated positions
25:14 – How cash can be a valuable position in bad market conditions
28:37 – The role of stop losses & why most traders avoid them
32:34 – The right way to set stop losses based on technical levels
35:31 – Why generic 8% stop losses don’t work for every trade
38:06 – How to adjust stop placement as a trade progresses
41:49 – The biggest psychological mistakes traders make with risk management
46:47 – Case study: How Deepak managed a high-conviction NVDA trade
52:38 – How to recognize when a stock is likely to shake you out
57:26 – The math behind risk: Portfolio vs. individual trade risk
01:02:43 – Why he sizes aggressively when conviction is high
01:07:27 – The power of progressive exposure: Scaling into a strong trend
01:12:41 – Managing drawdowns & when to reduce exposure
01:18:42 – The importance of post-analysis & tracking your own trading data
01:22:31 – Final advice: Why risk management is the holy grail of trading
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