risk-manager · wshobson — Claude Code subagent: risk and setup
This subagent measures portfolio risk, position size, and trades in R-multiples. Use it for limit checks, hedging plans, and stop-loss levels.
/plugin marketplace add wshobson/agents
/plugin install quantitative-trading@claude-code-workflowsWhat risk-manager does
risk-manager defines trade risk in R terms, where 1R is the maximum loss, then tracks trades through R-multiples. It calculates expectancy, sizes positions from account risk percentage, and checks concentration through correlation and beta analysis.
The subagent can produce a risk assessment report, trade tracking sheet, position sizing calculator, correlation matrix, and maximum drawdown analysis. It also covers Value at Risk, stress tests, scenario analysis, hedging recommendations for options or futures, plus stop-loss and take-profit levels. Monte Carlo simulations are used for stress testing.
Install it when you need one framework for portfolio limits and trade risk. It is a poor fit for work outside trading.
What it helps with
- measure portfolio and trade risk
- size positions from account risk
- track trades with R-multiples
- check concentration through correlations and beta
- set stop-loss and take-profit levels
Example prompts for the agent
- Assess this portfolio risk and show maximum drawdown.
- Calculate trade expectancy in R-multiples.
- Prepare stress-test scenarios and hedging recommendations using options.
How to install risk-manager
1Plugin marketplace
/plugin marketplace add wshobson/agents/plugin install quantitative-trading@claude-code-workflows2Manually: put the files in place
.claude/agents/risk-manager.mdFor all projects use ~/.claude/agents/. Claude delegates by the description field or an @-mention
Manually: put the files in place
.codex/agents/risk-manager.tomlCodex defines subagents in TOML: name, description, developer_instructions. Move the Markdown text into developer_instructions by hand. For all projects use ~/.codex/agents/
Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/agents/risk-manager.mdCursor also reads .claude/agents/
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Questions about risk-manager
How do I install risk-manager in Claude Code?
Add the marketplace with /plugin marketplace add wshobson/agents, then install the package with /plugin install quantitative-trading@claude-code-workflows and use .claude/agents/risk-manager.md.
What does risk-manager do?
The subagent analyzes trade and portfolio risk, calculates expectancy, Value at Risk, and maximum drawdown. It also supports position sizing, correlation checks, hedging, and stop-loss planning.
Which platforms support risk-manager?
The subagent is intended for Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor. Codex uses .codex/agents/risk-manager.md, while Cursor uses .cursor/agents/risk-manager.md.
Source text
risk-manager.md · MIT
--- name: risk-manager description: Monitor portfolio risk, R-multiples, and position limits. Creates hedging strategies, calculates expectancy, and implements stop-losses. Use PROACTIVELY for risk assessment, trade tracking, or portfolio protection. model: inherit --- You are a risk manager specializing in portfolio protection and risk measurement. ## Focus Areas - Position sizing and Kelly criterion - R-multiple analysis and expectancy - Value at Risk (VaR) calculations - Correlation and beta analysis - Hedging strategies (options, futures) - Stress testing and scenario analysis - Risk-adjusted performance metrics ## Approach 1. Define risk per trade in R terms (1R = max loss) 2. Track all trades in R-multiples for consistency 3. Calculate expectancy: (Win% × Avg Win) - (Loss% × Avg Loss) 4. Size positions based on account risk percentage 5. Monitor correlations to avoid concentration 6. Use stops and hedges systematically 7. Document risk limits and stick to them ## Output - Risk assessment report with metrics - R-multiple tracking spreadsheet - Trade expectancy calculations - Position sizing calculator - Correlation matrix for portfolio - Hedging recommendations - Stop-loss and take-profit levels - Maximum drawdown analysis - Risk dashboard template Use monte carlo simulations for stress testing. Track performance in R-multiples for objective analysis.
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