# Lot increase per step

It controls the **size of each adjustment**, not how often adjustments happen.

If this value is set to zero, lot size will not increase even if the equity step is reached.

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## **How It Works in Simple Terms**

Each time equity grows enough to reach a new step, the EA adds this amount to the lot size of new trades.

The increase is cumulative and applies only to new positions.
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#### **Example**

If the lot increase is set to 0.01:

* First equity step reached adds 0.01 to lot size
* Second equity step reached adds another 0.01
* Over time, lot size grows slowly

If the lot increase is set to 0.10:

* Each step adds a much larger increase
* Risk and exposure grow faster
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## **Why Small Values Matter**

Even small increases can have a big effect over time.

A small lot increase:

* Keeps risk growth smooth
* Makes drawdowns easier to manage
* Is more forgiving during bad market periods

A large lot increase:

* Amplifies both gains and losses
* Can stress recovery and safety limits
* Is suitable only for advanced risk setups
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#### How Both Settings Work Together

Both settings must be active for scaling to work.

[Equity step](/smartchoise-manual/options/lot-size-scaling-based-on-equity/equity-step-in-account-currency.md) controls **how often** lot size increases.\
Lot increase controls **how big** each increase is.

Safe behavior usually means:

* Large equity steps
* Small lot increases

Aggressive behavior means:

* Small equity steps
* Large lot increases
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#### Important Notes for Beginners

* Scaling only increases lot size, it does not automatically reduce it
* Lot size changes apply only to new trades
* This feature increases maximum exposure over time
* Always test different values on a demo account first
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