By: Cyril Gorben
Few can balance strategy and discipline in trading quite like Rashid Muhieddine. With years of experience in military service and the finance world, Rashid has honed a distinctive approach to risk management, one that prioritizes understanding over avoidance.
“Successful trading isn’t about avoiding risk—it’s about understanding it,” Rashid explains. His method analyzes every possible scenario, identifies risks in each move, and manages them with precision. According to Rashid, “The key to returns lies not in making perfect predictions, but in staying adaptable, staying disciplined, and knowing when to cut losses to protect your capital.”
Understanding Risk: A Chess-Like Approach
For Rashid, managing risk is akin to playing chess. Success lies in thinking two to three moves ahead and carefully weighing every decision. Before entering a position, he asks himself three critical questions:
- What’s my maximum downside?
- What’s the realistic upside?
- How quickly can I exit if it turns on me?
This approach ensures that each trade is measured, logical, and free from emotional impulses. Rashid emphasizes that the edge in trading isn’t about avoiding losses altogether but about having a strategy to withstand them. “The edge isn’t in avoiding risk; it’s in outlasting the losses to ride the gains,” he says.
A Disciplined Mindset: Sticking to the Plan
One of the hallmarks of Rashid’s trading philosophy is his unwavering commitment to discipline. He stresses the importance of sticking to a stop-loss and take-profit plan, describing it as “law” in his trading strategy. “Never let emotions dictate your actions,” he advises. By staying committed to a predefined plan, Rashid ensures that even the most volatile market conditions don’t derail his long-term goals.
This disciplined mindset extends to his position sizing. For high-ROI trades, Rashid advocates sizing positions small enough to absorb multiple losses but large enough to capitalize on a win. It’s a strategy designed to minimize risk while maximizing potential rewards—a delicate balance that requires precision and practice.
Lessons from the Al-Tahawut Fund
Much of Rashid’s risk management expertise was cultivated during his time at Al-Tahawut Fund, where he worked under the guidance of hedge fund manager Malik al-Rifia. Here, he learned the critical importance of market research, fundamentals, and trade execution. “Analyze every scenario before making a move,” Rashid recalls being told—a piece of advice that remains central to his approach today.
A New Chapter with Triple Nine Capital
Rashid is now broadening his horizons as an associate with Ankush Tasildar and Triple Nine Capital, venturing into the US markets. This collaboration allows Rashid to apply over a decade of experience and insight gained from streams, mentorship, and day-to-day trading practice. While his work with Triple Nine Capital is still in its early stages, Rashid sees it as a natural career extension.
“I’ve always believed that trading is a process of continual growth,” Rashid shares. “With the mentorship I’ve received and the daily grind of managing trades and analyzing markets, I’ve built a foundation that I now apply to all my ventures, including my work with Ankush and Triple Nine Capital. It’s exciting to take what I’ve learned and prove my skills on a larger stage.”
This opportunity marks an important step forward for Rashid, blending his expertise with the resources and global reach of Triple Nine Capital while maintaining the discipline and methods he’s cultivated over the years.
Why Research Matters
Rashid believes that thorough research is the backbone of every successful trade. By understanding market dynamics, reading fundamentals, and staying informed, he equips himself to navigate even unpredictable market environments. This preparation allows him to identify opportunities and manage risks effectively, a consistently beneficial skill.
Final Thoughts: The Value of Resilience
For Rashid Muhieddine, trading is more than just numbers—it’s a test of resilience and adaptability. By analyzing risks, staying disciplined, and sticking to a plan, he has built a career defined by steady outperformance and thoughtful decision-making. His advice to aspiring traders? “Understand the risks, trust the process, and never stop learning.”
Published by: Holy Minoza
