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Rule one: process matters more than results Criteria Read the manager profile Questions you can ask a manager Comparing several managersRule one: process matters more than results
A period of high profit may come from luck or heavy risk. Choose a manager with an understandable process and controlled risk — not just the biggest number.
Criteria
| Criterion | Good sign | Worrying sign |
|---|---|---|
| Record length | A live record covering several market conditions | A few months of dazzling profit |
| Data source | Clear source, date and coverage; audit report with defined scope | Manager declaration only, or an image with no clear source |
| Maximum drawdown | In proportion to returns and explainable | Deep drawdowns followed by quick recoveries |
| Style | Explainable and consistent | Sudden changes in style or size |
| Size after losses | Steady or reduced | Increased to win losses back |
| Manager's own capital | A meaningful stake in the account | No personal capital |
| Communication | Clear, with no promises | Fixed-return promises or pressure to decide fast |
Read the manager profile
A public manager profile shows the accounts included in that manager's current public projection; still check each method's readiness separately on its TAM account page. The manager writes the profile text and PAMM Iran reviews it against our rules; that review is not performance verification. A module badge is also the manager’s declaration for an account, not proof of technical installation or activation. Read what the badges and data mean, and check each account page for its performance source.
Questions you can ask a manager
- What is your strategy in one sentence, and when does it not work well?
- What is your maximum risk per trade, and your maximum acceptable drawdown?
- What do you do if the account reaches that limit?
- How much of your own capital is in the account?
- How and how often do you publish reports?
Comparing several managers
Read each account's terms and risks separately. Suggested Smart Baskets are only ideas/estimates for splitting an amount; they do not place orders, move funds, or recommend an allocation.
Further reading (Persian): Choosing a PAMM manager.
Last updated: 2026-10-19
These guides are educational and are not investment advice. Trading and investing in financial markets can lead to the loss of some or all of your capital.