Many people always want to know, if they don't have much money or resources around them, how to leverage the market to make their first big profit? Actually, this question has been asked countless times, and the answer is really not complicated. The key is whether you can persist.

I tried last year, starting with $1,500, and in four months, my account grew to $45,200. I never touched futures contracts during the process, nor did I play any tricks with hundredfold leverage. I simply stuck to my set of rules and executed them repeatedly like a machine.

To put it simply, there are three main methods. They don't sound particularly special, but they are truly effective in making small money grow bigger and bigger.

**First: Position Sizing is a Lifesaver**

Divide the $1,500 into three parts, each $500, with different tasks. The first $500 is dedicated to intraday trading; take a 3% profit and then exit immediately—never hold for a double or more. The second $500 waits for big opportunities; if there's no clear chance of over 15%, don't place any trades. The third $500 just stays put; no matter how tempting the market looks, I don't even try to touch it.

Does this sound like hesitation? Actually, no. The core of position sizing is—always have bullets left for another round. Those who go all-in or bet their entire net worth tend to get wiped out with just a slight shake in the market, losing any chance to turn things around.

**Second: Only Eat the Trend's Meat**

Seventy percent of the market time is sideways. During this period, it's best to do as little as possible. True opportunities come from clear breakout trends. Wait until the trend develops before entering; only then can your win rate be reliable.

Once in the trade, take profit when it reaches 25%, and lock in part of the gains. Let the rest grow naturally. Even if there's a pullback later, you've already secured your position.

**Third: Rules Are Your Moat**

I write these three rules on paper and stick them in front of my screen: never lose more than 2% of your capital on a single trade; set a stop-loss at the designated time and don't make excuses; when you gain 5%, close half of your positions first, and set the rest with breakeven stop-losses to let profits grow; never add to losing positions—averaging down is a suicidal move.

In these four months, the most I did was not opening new trades, but waiting. While others got battered in the volatility, I patiently bided my time; while others doubled down to recover losses, I cut losses and ran.

The secret to turning small funds around is never about being "fierce," but about being "steady." Use position sizing to protect your capital, follow trends to earn certainty, and discipline to lock in profits firmly.

One person can't go far alone. Do you want to seize the next opportunity together?