#跟单日记 How to Choose a Copy Trader — “Avoid the Pitfalls” Guide

Don’t just look at the ROI (return rate)! Especially those with extremely high short-term returns—they’re often high-risk strategies.

You should comprehensively evaluate the following metrics:

Return rate curve: Choose copy traders with a steadily upward curve and small Drawdown. Curves with violent surges and crashes carry extremely high risk.
Maximum drawdown: This is a more important indicator than ROI! It measures the worst loss situation in the copy trader’s account history. Excessively large drawdowns indicate weak risk management ability.
Win rate: The proportion of profitable trades out of the total number of trades. High win rate and a suitably matched win/loss ratio typically make strategies more stable.
Trading cycle: Observe performance for at least 3–6 months. Copy traders who have gone through multiple bull-bear cycles or different market styles tend to be more reliable.
Holding time: Avoid choosing copy traders who frequently do short-term trades (they may be “chasing commission”).
Money management: Check how they control risk per trade, and whether they’re accustomed to making large bets (overexposure).
Number of followers and asset scale: A larger number of people and a bigger total assets under management are generally more trustworthy, but you should also watch out for the “celebrity effect.”