Signals for Trade Entries and Exits. Money Management Secrets for Successful Trading. David Paul, Financial Trader and Managing Director of VectorVest comments. If you found value in watching this video, PLEASE LIKE AND SHARE so we can do more! How do you determine if a trade has failed other than its performance after entry? Do you ever average down into a losing trade? How much is enough for you? When in a winning position how long will you go before taking profits? What are the main signals for you to exit? Do you just trade or are you also an investor? I don't like to giveaway more than half my profit. I haven't averaged down on losing trades for a long time. I don't like averaging as it breaks the discipline. How about when you're winning, how long do you wait before you take your profits