Kairon AIPosition Size Calculator
Free position size calculator: enter account size, risk per trade, entry and stop-loss to get the number of shares, position value and money at risk.
Position Size Calculator
How many shares can you buy without risking more than you planned? Enter your account size, the percentage you are willing to lose on this trade, your entry and your stop-loss.
Rule of thumb many traders use: risk 0.5 to 2 % of the account per trade. If the position value is larger than your account, the stop is too tight for this risk level.
Background and worked examples: Position sizing: how much should you invest per trade? →
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