Copy-trading risk controls to review before you connect

Start with allocation boundaries

Decide how much of the account may participate before following a provider. Keep copy sizing and relationship limits explicit.

Use drawdown as a control signal

Historical drawdown is evidence, not a promise. Pair measured risk with pause and stop controls that you can use deliberately.

Check operational readiness

Only enable copying when the trading account, connector and subscription entitlement are all healthy.

Continue with our guide to reading provider performance without promises.

Reference: FCA explanation of copy trading.