{"product_id":"risk-first-srikrishna-sadula-9798243351768","title":"Risk First: Position Sizing, Drawdowns, and Survival for Traders","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRisk First\u003c\/b\u003e is a practical guide to understanding and managing risk in trading.\u003cbr\u003eRather than focusing on strategies, indicators, or entry techniques, this book\u003cbr\u003eaddresses the single factor that determines long-term survival in the markets: \u003cbr\u003ehow risk is defined, controlled, and respected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost traders do not fail due to a lack of knowledge. They fail because losses\u003cbr\u003eare poorly managed, position sizes are inconsistent, and emotional decisions\u003cbr\u003eoverride discipline during uncertain conditions. This book approaches trading\u003cbr\u003efrom a risk-first perspective, emphasizing survival, consistency, and\u003cbr\u003elongevity over short-term outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a clear, mentor-like tone, \u003ci\u003eRisk First\u003c\/i\u003e explores how risk management\u003cbr\u003einfluences position sizing, drawdowns, decision-making, and emotional stability.\u003cbr\u003eThe concepts discussed apply across markets, instruments, and timeframes, \u003cbr\u003eincluding equities, indices, and derivatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for intermediate traders who want to move beyond\u003cbr\u003etrial-and-error and develop a structured approach to risk. It avoids promises, \u003cbr\u003eshortcuts, and rigid formulas, focusing instead on principles that endure\u003cbr\u003eacross changing market conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey topics include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDefining risk before entry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePosition sizing and exposure control\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eManaging drawdowns and losing streaks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePsychological discipline under uncertainty\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe role of patience and consistency in long-term trading\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRisk First\u003c\/i\u003e is not about predicting the market. It is about staying in the\u003cbr\u003egame long enough to improve. When risk is controlled, clarity follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Srikrishna Sadula\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798243351768\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 78\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d","brand":"Srikrishna Sadula","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49171698483455,"sku":"9798243351768","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/risk-first-srikrishna-sadula-9798243351768","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}