Trading Tools
Position Size Calculator
Estimate the position size for a trade based on your account risk and planned stop distance.
Your result
Recommended position——
Enter your trade details.
- Risk budget
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- Risk per contract
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- Actual risk at this size
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- Unused risk
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Always rounded down to whole contracts. Commissions, fees, slippage, margin and firm-specific rules are not included.
Looking for a different account size or risk rule?
Compare account sizes →How to use the calculator
Choose an instrument. Select whether your risk is a percentage of the account or a fixed dollar amount. Then choose points or ticks and enter your planned stop distance.
This is an educational estimate. Always check the current contract specifications and trading rules before placing a trade. See the Affiliate and Risk Disclosure.
