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How Scaling Works
A visual explanation of how a trade entered in the C2 model account may be scaled and sent to subscriber brokerage accounts.
This page explains, in a simplified visual format, how a trade entered in the Collective2 model account may be scaled and sent to subscriber brokerage accounts. The examples are educational illustrations designed to help visitors understand how different scaling percentages may affect position size.
In the example below, the trader enters a trade of 5 micro contracts in the C2 model account. For educational simplicity, this page uses 5 micro contracts as one illustrative unit. Collective2 then reads each subscriber's scaling setting and sends a corresponding trade signal to the linked brokerage account. The broker then routes the order to the relevant market venue, such as CME for CME-listed futures, where the order may be matched and executed.
These examples are simplified educational illustrations. Actual execution may vary due to whole-contract rounding, broker rules, product type, liquidity, slippage, order type, and platform behavior.
How Scaling Works for E - MICRO
A visual example using micro futures (MNQ) and subscriber scaling. The E means EVEN days.
Example Scenario: Two Buy Orders, One Closing Sell Order
In this example, the trader first buys 5 MNQ contracts. The auto-trade engine instantly distributes scaled buy orders to each subscriber based on their selected scaling percentage. Later, the trader adds another Buy 5 MNQ, increasing the trader's total open position to 10 MNQ. When the trader closes the trade, a single Sell 10 MNQ order is sent. Each subscriber's closing order reflects their total scaled open position, not just the size of the last buy order.
This example is designed to show how scaled trade copying works when a trader builds a position in multiple steps and then closes the full position in one execution.
This is a simplified educational illustration. Actual execution may vary due to platform logic, broker rules, whole-contract rounding, liquidity, slippage, order type, and market conditions.
Summary of the Example
In this simplified example, the trader enters a model trade for 5 micro contracts. Collective2 reads the scaling selected by each subscriber and sends a proportionally scaled signal to the linked brokerage account. The broker then routes the order to the market, where it may be matched and executed.
Scaling Reference Table
| Scaling | First Buy | Second Buy | Total Position | Closing Sell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | Buy 1 MNQ | Buy 1 MNQ | Long 2 MNQ | Sell 2 MNQ |
| 40% | Buy 2 MNQ | Buy 2 MNQ | Long 4 MNQ | Sell 4 MNQ |
| 60% | Buy 3 MNQ | Buy 3 MNQ | Long 6 MNQ | Sell 6 MNQ |
| 100% | Buy 5 MNQ | Buy 5 MNQ | Long 10 MNQ | Sell 10 MNQ |
| 160% | Buy 8 MNQ | Buy 8 MNQ | Long 16 MNQ | Sell 16 MNQ |
This is a simplified educational illustration using a 5-micro example. Actual order size behavior may be affected by whole-contract rounding, platform logic, broker rules, and market conditions.
The closing sell order is based on each subscriber's total scaled open position (10 MNQ × scaling%), not just the size of the last buy order.
Educational Disclaimer
This page provides simplified educational examples only. It does not provide financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, tax advice, legal advice, or a recommendation to use any strategy or scaling level. Trading futures and related instruments involves substantial risk and losses can occur. Actual execution, margin usage, and results may differ. Visitors should consult licensed professionals in their domicile before making decisions.