Trading Tools
Position Size Calculator
Work out exactly how many shares to buy for a fixed risk.
Your position
Shares to buy
Position value
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Risk amount
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Risk per share
- Stop distance
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- Position as % of account
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- Total loss if stopped out (incl. fees)
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About this calculator
Calculate the correct position size from your account balance, the percentage you are willing to risk, your entry price and your stop loss. This is the single most important calculation for protecting a small account.
This tool is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Results are estimates and exclude slippage, taxes and any broker specific charges unless entered above.