Position Size Calculator
Calculate the number of units to trade given your account balance, the percentage of capital you're willing to risk, and the distance between entry and stop-loss.
INPUTS
RESULTS
Risk amount$100.00
Distance to stop2.0000
Position size (units)50.0000
Notional exposure$5000.00
How to use
- Enter your total account balance.
- Enter the percentage of capital you're willing to risk on this trade.
- Enter your intended entry and stop-loss prices.
- Position size, risk amount, and notional exposure are calculated instantly.
Frequently asked questions
- What does risk percentage mean?
- The share of your account balance you're prepared to lose if the trade hits the stop-loss.
- Does this include fees?
- No. Fees, spread, slippage, and swap costs are not modelled — factor them in separately.
- Is my data stored?
- No. All calculations happen in your browser and nothing is transmitted.
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This tool is provided for general informational and workflow purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or professional advice. All calculations run in your browser; no input data is transmitted or stored.