Initially only $1,500, but after four months, the account grew to over $40,000. This is not luck, nor magic; frankly, it all boils down to one core principle—hold steady, don’t make reckless moves.

Many people struggle with how to grow small funds, but the strategy isn’t complicated. The real obstacle is execution. I met a friend last year who did exactly that. He set strict rules for himself from the start: no high leverage, no emotional trading. Over four months, his account steadily grew, and the process was so smooth it was almost boring.

**First thing: Divide your funds, don’t go all in**

Split $1,500 into three parts. One part for short-term swings—take profits and then exit; another part for trend-following—stay on the sidelines if signals aren’t clear; and the last part just sits idle, doing nothing. The purpose of this setup is clear—if you make a wrong call once, you won’t get wiped out. You all know the outcome of going all-in in one shot.

**Second thing: Only follow confirmed market trends**

Don’t mess around during sideways consolidation; don’t watch the charts if the direction isn’t clear yet. The real trading moment is when the trend has already emerged and been confirmed. It’s best to hop on the trend. When profits reach your target, take some off the table to ensure sufficient cash in your account, and let the remaining position ride the market’s move.

**Third thing: Discipline always outweighs profits**

Set your stop-loss and stick to it—no excuses. When you make a profit, reduce your position to lock in gains, not to protect the principal. Don’t add to losing positions to average down; admitting a mistake is always cheaper than holding on and hoping for a turnaround.

What he’s been doing most lately isn’t really trading—it’s waiting. While others are constantly entering and exiting, he stays in cash; while others are being led around by the market, he’s already exited with a full recovery.

Whether small funds can grow depends on stability, not how aggressive your skills are. Once rules are broken, the account amplifies mistakes. How far you can go depends on how long you can stick to these seemingly simple principles.