Tiered Risk
Overview
VECTRA's risk management is organized into 4 progressive tiers, each adding more sophisticated protection mechanisms.
Basic Risk Management
Available on all plans including FREE.
Fixed risk percentage per trade — Default 1% of equity
ATR-based Stop Loss — Dynamic SL that adapts to volatility
Maximum leverage cap — Capped at 50× (configurable)
Position size calculation — Risk-based sizing (risk amount ÷ SL distance)
Minimum account handling — Optimized for accounts as small as $100
Quality Filters
Available on PRO and above.
Signal Quality Enhancement — Additional scoring layer that evaluates signal quality beyond raw confidence
R:R Validation Gate — Signals must meet minimum Risk:Reward ratio (typically 2.0+)
Volume Confirmation — Requires above-average volume for entry
Improved R:R targeting — Dynamic TP placement using regime-adjusted ATR multipliers
Advanced Risk
Available on ELITE and above.
Risk Level Classification — LOW / MEDIUM / HIGH / EXTREME risk scoring per signal
Portfolio-Aware Sizing — Considers existing positions when sizing new trades
Sector Exposure Limits — Prevents over-concentration in correlated assets
Drawdown Monitoring — Real-time drawdown tracking with auto-pause thresholds
Correlation-Adjusted Exposure — Reduces size when entering correlated positions
Institutional Risk
Available on INSTITUTIONAL tier only.
News Sentiment Filter — Pauses trading during high-impact economic events (FOMC, CPI, NFP)
Market Breadth Analysis — Evaluates overall market health before allowing entries
Volume Profile Analysis — Identifies high-volume nodes for optimal entry and exit placement
Order Book Imbalance — Assesses real-time buy/sell pressure from aggregated order books
Smart Money Flow Tracking — Monitors institutional accumulation/distribution phases
Liquidation Proximity Warning — Alerts when position is approaching estimated liquidation zones