Wie viel Kapital brauchst du wirklich
Summary
This Mission Trading episode challenges the notion that account size dictates strategy, arguing instead that the strategy determines the minimum capital required. The host introduces a "backward calculation" formula—multiplying the maximum risk of the smallest trade by 50 or 100—to determine appropriate account sizes based on 2% or 1% risk rules. The discussion outlines five capital tiers, from under €5,000 for learning to over €100,000 for portfolio margin, detailing which options strategies are viable at each stage. Finally, the episode addresses common capital-related mistakes, emphasizi…
Topics discussed
Introduction: Capital as a consequence of strategy, not entry ticket
The backward calculation formula: 2% and 1% risk rules
Worked examples: Defined spreads vs. Russell 2000 strangles
Practical tip: Reserve capital per strategy before trading
Capital Stage 1: Under 5,000 EUR – Learning and paper trading
Capital Stage 2: 5,000–15,000 EUR – Vertical spreads and cash-secured puts
Capital Stage 3: 15,000–50,000 EUR – Diversification and Mini-SPX
Capital Stage 4: 50,000–100,000 EUR – Index strategies and concentration risk
Capital Stage 5: 100,000+ EUR – Portfolio margin and PDT rule
Mistake 1: More capital does not fix a strategy without edge
Mistake 2: Portfolio margin is leverage, not just an upgrade
Mistake 3: Trading capital must be separate from life needs
Summary, immediate action steps, and closing remarks
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