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# Modes and sizing

Choose your copy mode, entry signals, trade sizes, and exposure limits.

Before you start a copy, decide **when to enter**, **how much to spend**, and **what should trigger a sell**.

![Comparison of Buy only, Auto sell and Copy sells](https://1024313129-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F19fy6z4ax7jX5gvABuYZ%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-221e6309bf7937bb254ea5f59cfe5131cb85c0b2%2Fcopy-modes.svg?alt=media)

## 1. Pick an exit mode

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Buy only" %}
**You manage exits.** Eligible caller buys can be copied, but sells remain your decision. Open **Positions** when you want to review or sell a holding.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Auto sell" %}
**Use your own exit plan.** Set take-profit and stop-loss levels for eligible copied positions. Check your exit rules before starting and after editing.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Copy sells" %}
**Follow the caller's exits.** Eligible verified caller sells can trigger sells for your corresponding position. Your existing guards and trade conditions still apply.
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

## 2. Choose which buys count

{% columns %}
{% column %}

### All trades

Follow qualifying caller buys that meet your setup and risk limits.
{% endcolumn %}

{% column %}

### Callouts only

Only follow qualifying buys linked to a callout within the displayed time window.
{% endcolumn %}
{% endcolumns %}

A callout message by itself is not a buy. We need an eligible caller trade before a copy can execute.

## 3. Set your buy amount

Choose the sizing option shown in your setup, then apply a **Max buy** or **Max invested in this caller** cap where offered. Review how the amount is calculated before you start.

{% hint style="info" %}
Your buy can differ from the caller's. Market movement, available SOL, trade limits, slippage and price impact all affect whether a buy is placed or skipped.
{% endhint %}

Next: [Trading guards](/callgraph-docs/copy-trading/guards-and-exits.md) or [Create your first copy](/callgraph-docs/copy-trading/quick-start.md).


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