Partial profits
Also called scaling out, TP1. What it means, how it looks on a gold (XAUUSD) chart, and the mistake most traders make with it.
Partial profits: Taking partial profits means closing part of a position at a first target and letting the rest run. It locks in gains while keeping exposure to a bigger move.
Partial profits on a gold chart
In our CPI trade on gold, half the position was closed at the first target ($4,114.33) and the runner kept a trailed stop, giving +3.71R in total. Read the full breakdown in the Free Add article.
How traders use it
A common plan is 50% at the first target (often 1.5R–2R or the nearest liquidity) and the rest trailed.
Common mistake
Closing so much so early that winners can never pay for the losers.
Questions
What does partial profits mean in trading?
Taking partial profits means closing part of a position at a first target and letting the rest run. It locks in gains while keeping exposure to a bigger move.
How is partial profits used on gold (XAUUSD)?
A common plan is 50% at the first target (often 1.5R–2R or the nearest liquidity) and the rest trailed.
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