Mirror Mode Explained
Mirror Mode is the most advanced allocation option - it matches the exact percentage of portfolio the trader uses for each trade.
What is Mirror Mode?
| Mode | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Percentage | You copy X% of trader's share count |
| Fixed | You always trade the same $ amount |
| Range | Percentage with min/max limits |
| Mirror | You match the trader's % of portfolio |
Mirror Mode calculates what percentage of their portfolio the trader used, then applies that same percentage to YOUR portfolio.
How Mirror Mode Works
The Formula:
Trader's allocation % = Trader's trade size / Trader's portfolio
Your trade size = Your portfolio × Trader's allocation %
Real Example
| Metric | Trader | You |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Size | $50,000 | $1,000 |
| Trade Size | $5,000 (10%) | ? |
| Your Mirror Trade | — | $100 (10%) |
The trader used 10% of their portfolio, so you use 10% of yours.
Mirror vs Percentage Mode
| Scenario | Percentage Mode (50%) | Mirror Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Trader has $50k, bets $5k | You buy 50% of their shares | You use 10% of your portfolio |
| Trader conviction level | Not considered | Matched exactly |
| Your risk exposure | Varies with their bet size | Matches their risk % |
When to Use Mirror Mode
| Scenario | Recommended? |
|---|---|
| Want exact risk matching | Yes |
| Trust trader's sizing | Yes |
| Similar portfolio size | Yes |
| Want fixed amounts | Use Fixed mode |
| Want size limits | Use Range mode |
Important Considerations
| Factor | Impact |
|---|---|
| Large traders | May bet smaller % of their big portfolio |
| Small traders | May bet larger % of their smaller portfolio |
| Your balance | Directly affects your trade size |
How to Enable
- Go to Dashboard → Active Copies
- Click Edit on a trader
- Select Mode tab
- Choose "Mirror" from Copy Mode dropdown
- Click Save Settings
Pro Tips
- Best for matching risk - If trader bets big, you bet big (proportionally)
- Works well with similar-sized portfolios - More intuitive results
- Combine with Max Per Market - Still protect against over-concentration
- Monitor your exposure - Large % allocations can add up fast