May, 2012 4:40 AM
Scaling into a position
Incrementally adding to a CFD position as the price moves in the right direction. .
Most CFD providers recommend the slow and steady approach when entering a trade called “scaling into a position.” So rather than putting the full $10,000 into the initial trade, they recommend placing a small amount in first and then slowly increasing this amount if the trade moves in your favour..
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