Secure Staking Plan
Overview
A very conservative staking plan where the stake is a fixed, very small percentage of the starting bankroll — and never changes. Unlike percentage staking, it does not compound growth. Unlike level stakes, it’s explicitly tied to bankroll size at the start.
How It Works
Set a very conservative initial percentage (typically 1% or less). The resulting stake becomes your permanent fixed stake.
\[Stake = Initial\ Bankroll \times Percentage\]Example: £1,000 bankroll at 1% = £10 stake. That £10 is used for every bet, forever, regardless of bankroll changes.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
initial_bankroll |
number | 1000 | Starting bankroll |
percentage |
number | 1 | Conservative percentage (1% or less) |
Risk Assessment
- Risk Level: Low
- Max Drawdown: Very controlled — small fixed stakes
- Recommended Bankroll: 100× stake (built into the formula at 1%)
- Ruin Risk: Extremely low
When to Use
- You want the absolute safest staking approach
- Your bankroll is large relative to your goals
- You’re risk-averse or new to betting
- Capital preservation is more important than growth
When to Avoid
- You want meaningful bankroll growth
- Your bankroll is small (1% may be below minimum bet)
Betfair Exchange Notes
- The simplicity and safety make it ideal for learning exchange betting
- Fixed stakes mean lay liability is predictable at all odds
Related Plans
- Level Stakes — Similar but not explicitly tied to bankroll %
- Percentage Staking — Same concept but recalculates (compounds)
- Whitaker — Another conservative approach with small increments
Sources
- Plan catalog reference: The Staking Machine — staking plan software with 50+ plans
- Plan mechanics: Mathematical formulas and plan concepts are in the public domain