The combo of an equity curve on portfolio of multiple instruments and setups works wonders for managing risk. I added quite a few setups this year and using an equity curve has allowed me to trade a more diverse range of instruments than I was comfortable with in the past. Allows me to push the envelope of some things that were quite profitable but were a little beyond my comfort zone. In the past I never liked trading with a curve but have found it a great tool if you are trading quite a few instruments and setups.

I find combo of diversification and equity curve to be very soothing to the trading soul.

Portfolio Risk and Diversification = Holy Grail

Mike

Would you guys have reading recommendations on managing portfolio risk/equity curve?

PushHands 

Would you guys have reading recommendations on managing portfolio risk/equity curve?

Ernie Chan has an excellent webinar:
Webinar: Ernest Chan - Capital Allocation and Risk Management

Covers allocation and risk in detail.

In terms of equity curve and detailed portfolio trading examples, check the Global Tactical Asset Allocation thread:

Developing a GTAA system In this thread I'm going to document the development of an ETF-based "global tactical asset allocation" system. What are the goals of this system? It's meant to take the main role of allocating a long-term portfolio. Hopefully we will …

Mike

I agree 100% @Big Mike. It is the closest thing to a grail you will find in trading.