Position Sizing Calculator
Calculate the optimal trade size based on your account balance, risk tolerance, and stop loss distance. Never risk more than you can afford to lose.
Position Size Calculator
Recommended: 0.5% - 1% max
Standard lot: $10/pip for most pairs
Risk Amount
$100.00
1% of $10,000
Position Size
0.20 lots
Based on 50 pip stop loss
Formula:
Lot Size = Risk Amount / (Stop Loss Pips × Pip Value)
How QGA Displays Position Sizing
On every signal, the Quantum GradeA indicator displays the recommended position size based on a $10,000 account with 1% risk:
Adjust the suggested lot size proportionally to your account size. If your account is $20,000, double the lots. If it's $5,000, halve them.
Quick Reference: $10,000 Account
| Risk % | Risk Amount | 50 Pip SL | 75 Pip SL | 100 Pip SL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5% | $50 | 0.10 lots | 0.07 lots | 0.05 lots |
| 1.0% | $100 | 0.20 lots | 0.13 lots | 0.10 lots |
| 1.5% | $150 | 0.30 lots | 0.20 lots | 0.15 lots |
| 2.0% | $200 | 0.40 lots | 0.27 lots | 0.20 lots |
* Based on $10/pip value. Adjust for your broker's pip values and account currency.
The 1% Rule
Never risk more than 1% of your account on a single trade. This is the foundation of sustainable trading.
Why 1%?
- • Survive 10 consecutive losses (only -10%)
- • Maintain emotional control
- • Allows for recovery
- • Compound gains over time
Math Example
- • 10 losses at 1% = -9.6% drawdown
- • 10 losses at 2% = -18.3% drawdown
- • 10 losses at 5% = -40.1% drawdown
- • 10 losses at 10% = -65.1% drawdown