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Begin with a purpose
Before choosing a provider, write down why you want to copy a strategy. Learning how a system behaves is a different objective from adding exposure to an existing portfolio. A clear purpose helps you choose useful measurements and avoid treating a short streak of returns as evidence that every objective has been met.
Prepare the account
Check the account currency, supported symbols, available margin and platform connection. A connection that works on one account may behave differently on another because contract sizes and broker settings differ. Verify the details in a demo environment, and record what you expect to happen before sending the first instruction.
Start with a bounded allocation
Choose an amount you can evaluate without relying on a favourable outcome. Define a maximum allocation, a sizing rule and the conditions under which you will pause. Keep these choices visible in your notes so that changes reflect a considered decision rather than a reaction to a single trade.
Observe before expanding
Review both the trades and the delivery process. Did a copied position arrive at the expected size? Were rejected instructions explained? Record discrepancies, discuss unresolved questions and only consider changing the allocation after you have enough observations to understand the limitations of the setup.
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Reference: FCA explanation of copy trading.