What is the Position Size Calculator?
TradingFinder's Position Size Calculator serves as a risk management tool that recommends a trading position value based on the input parameters. This free tool is applicable in forex, cryptocurrency, and stock markets.
Input Parameters for TradingFinder's Position Size Calculator
This calculator works with the following input values:
- Trading Symbol: The currency pair or asset intended for trading;
- Account Currency: The base currency in the trader's account;
- Account Balance: The available capital in the trader's account;
- Risk Percentage: The trader's risk tolerance;
- Stop Loss: The difference between entry price and Stop Loss level in pips;
- Currency Conversion Rate.
The last value can be set either automatically (based on market data) or manually.
How Outputs are Calculated in the Position Size Calculator
The tool's outputs are calculated as follows:
- Risk Amount = (Account Balance × Risk Percentage)/100
- Position Size = (Risk Amount)/(Stop Loss × Pip Value)
- Standard Lots = Position Size/100000
- Mini Lots = Position Size/10000
- Micro Lots = Position Size/1000
Example of Using the TradingFinder Forex Position Size Calculator
Suppose your capital is $10,000, and you plan to risk a maximum of 2% of your assets on a EUR/USD trade. You need to fill in the calculator parameters using the following data:
- Account Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Account Balance: $10,000
- Risk Percentage: 2%
- Stop Loss: 5 pips
After entering this information into the calculator, the following results will be displayed:
- Risk Amount: €200
- Position Size: 00
- Standard Lots: 6735
- Mini Lots: 7352
- Micro Lots: 3520
Common Mistakes When Using the TradingFinder Forex Position Size Calculator
Incorrect use of the position size calculator can lead to significant trader losses. Some common mistakes include:
- Ignoring market volatility
- Incorrectly setting the risk percentage
- Incorrectly determining the stop loss
Application of TradingFinder's Position Size Calculator
The core function of this service is risk management through determining an appropriate volume for trading. More specifically, when a trader enters the specified amount provided by this tool or less in their trade, they will not exceed their risk tolerance level.
Additionally, TradingFinder's Position Size Calculator helps traders gain better control over their emotions by establishing a specific trading amount, leading to more precise results.