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Position Size Calculator

Risk a fixed percentage of your account on every trade. Enter your account size, the percent you're willing to lose, and your entry and stop — this returns the exact position size.

FAQ

How is position size calculated?

Position size = (account × risk%) ÷ (distance from entry to stop × contract multiplier). It's the largest size where hitting your stop loses exactly your chosen risk amount.

What risk % should I use?

Most disciplined traders risk 0.5–2% of their account per trade. Smaller risk survives longer losing streaks.

Does it work for options and futures?

Yes — set the multiplier (100 for equity options, the $/point value for futures, e.g. 50 for ES).