Calculate how many shares to buy based on your capital, risk %, and stop loss level.
What is a Position Size Calculator?
A position size calculator helps traders determine the correct number of shares or lots to trade based on their risk tolerance, account size, and stop-loss level. It is a key tool in a trader's risk management strategy.
How to Use the Position Size Calculator
- Step 1: Enter your total account size (e.g., ₹1,00,000).
- Step 2: Select the percentage of capital you want to risk (commonly 1% or 2%).
- Step 3: Input your trade entry price.
- Step 4: Input your stop-loss price.
- Step 5: Click Calculate to get the ideal number of units or shares.
Example: If you're risking ₹1,000 per trade and your stop loss is ₹10, the position size will be 100 shares.
Why Use This Calculator?
- Minimize Losses: Avoid blowing up your account due to oversized trades.
- Consistency: Follow a disciplined trading system based on logic, not emotion.
- Efficiency: Use capital wisely across multiple trades.
- Tailored for India: Works perfectly for Indian stocks, forex, and options platforms like Zerodha, Upstox, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the ideal risk percentage per trade?
Most traders use 1% to 2% of their total capital. Going beyond 3% can significantly increase risk.
Is this tool useful for intraday traders?
Yes, it works for intraday, swing, and positional trades.
Can this be used for forex and crypto trading?
Absolutely. Just input your stop loss in pip or price terms, and it will calculate accordingly.
Does it account for margin or leverage?
No, it shows the raw position size. You can manually adjust for leverage depending on your broker.
Ready to Trade Smarter?
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