Position Size Calculator
Size a trade from your capital, risk per trade and signal confidence, with stop loss and take profit levels.
- Risk Management
- Take Profit Analysis
- Position Sizing
Trading Parameters
Important disclaimer
This calculator is for educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Trading involves substantial risk of loss.
Common guidelines
- Risk per trade:
- 1-2% (conservative)
- Max daily risk:
- 6% of portfolio
- Risk/reward ratio:
- Minimum 1:2
- Break-even win rate:
- 33% at 1:2
- Position sizing:
- Based on stop loss
- Max open trades:
- 3-5 at once
Tip: Test a strategy with paper trading first, and never risk more than you can afford to lose.
Position Results
Sample dataTotal investment $140.00, 0.002475 units. Money at risk $2.80, potential profit $8.40, risk/reward 1:3.00.
TRADE SIGNAL
High Confidence- Entry
- $56,577.05
- Stop Loss
- $55,445.51
- Take Profit
- $59,971.67
$140.00
Total Investment
Buy 0.002475 units
$2.80
Money at Risk
0.03% of portfolio
$8.40
Potential Profit
0.08% of portfolio
1:3.00
Risk/Reward
Win rate needed to break even: 25.0%
Quick Stats
- Entry:
- $56,577.05
- Stop Loss:
- $55,445.51
- Take Profit:
- $59,971.67
- Position Size:
- 0.0025
- Confidence:
- 70%
Trade Summary
- Buy 0.0025 units at $56,577.05
- Total investment: $140.00
- Stop loss at $55,445.51
- Take profit at $59,971.67
- Risk: $2.80 | Reward: $8.40
Educational tool only. Not financial advice. Trading involves substantial risk of loss.