Position Size Calculator for Stocks, Forex and Crypto
Know exactly how many shares, units or lots to buy so that a stop-loss costs only a set percentage of your account.
Open the free Position Size Calculator (Stocks, Forex, Crypto) →What is the Position Size Calculator?
How many shares, units or lots to buy so a stop-loss risks only a set % of your account. It's completely free, needs no sign-up and works on any phone or computer.
Why it's helpful
- Risk-based sizing
- Forex lots or units
- Shows risk:reward and target profit
Who it's for
Traders and investors who use stop-losses.
How to use it
- Enter account size, risk % per trade, entry and stop-loss.
- Buy the position size shown so a stopped-out trade loses only that risk amount.
💻 Open source: this tool is free and open source (MIT License). View the code on GitHub, download it and run it offline.
The bigger picture: Trading
Most trading losses come from poor risk management, not bad ideas. Position sizing, risk/reward and journaling tools help traders and investors stay disciplined. These tools are educational and not financial advice.
What's changing: More UAE residents now trade stocks, gold and crypto through apps, which makes basic risk education more important than ever.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I risk per trade?
Many traders limit risk to 0.5–2% of the account per trade.
Use the Position Size Calculator (Stocks, Forex, Crypto) free →
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