The suggested size keeps the estimated stop loss near your chosen account-risk percentage. Confirm point or pip value and contract specifications with your broker.
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Position Size Calculator
Start with the amount you can afford to lose, then calculate size from the stop distance and point value.
RISK PLAN
Risk amount$100.00
Suggested size4.00 units
Estimated loss at stop−$100.00
Risk amount ÷ (stop distance × value per point).
A $10,000 balance risking 1% allows $100 of risk. With a 25-point stop worth $1 per point per unit, the formula suggests 4 units.