Conversely, when you trade on the forex and CFD markets and aim for an annual return of 8%, the probability of a 20 percent drawdown is practically nil. In truth, a more realistic objective is a monthly return of 40% with a risk level of 2-3%. If youre starting small ($100-500), it is possible to increase your monthly profit by 100% by taking on more risk. When your investment capital is more sizeable ($10,000 and up), it is advisable to moderate your appetite for risk. - See more at: http://iticsoft.com/en/blog-posts/own-investment-manager/