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Position Size Calculator

Size a trade from account value, maximum risk, entry price, and stop-loss price.

Transparent mathFormula and assumptions included
Interactive calculator
Inputs are processed locally
Position size50
Position value$5,000.00
Maximum loss$250.00
0%20.0%100%
Risk per unit$5.00
Account allocation20.0%
Risk budget1.00%

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Every result is calculated from the values shown on this page. No hidden market forecast or AI estimate is added.

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Assumptions are visible

Fees, return, yield, risk, and probability assumptions are shown as inputs instead of hidden in the result.

This calculator is for education and scenario analysis only. It does not account for taxes, slippage, liquidity, or every platform-specific fee.