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FRA40 Position Size Calculator

The FRA40 (CAC 40) tracks 40 of France's largest companies including LVMH, TotalEnergies, and Airbus. It closely follows the GER40 and is driven by ECB policy and Eurozone economic conditions.

Key Facts

Point value: $1 per point per standard lot (EUR-denominated)
Average daily range: 80–200 points
High correlation with GER40 (0.90+)
Key drivers: ECB, Eurozone economic data, French corporate earnings

POSITION SIZER

Multi-Asset Protocol

Recommended Position

100000.00

Standard Lots

R:R Ratio

1:1.00

Total Risk

$500.00

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How to Calculate FRA40 Position Size

01

Set Your Account Risk

Enter your account balance and maximum risk per trade (0.5%–2% recommended). For a $10,000 account risking 1%, your dollar risk is $100.

02

Define Your Stop Loss

Enter your entry price and stop loss level. The calculator measures the distance in pips and applies the correct pip value for FRA40 automatically.

03

Read Your Lot Size

The calculator outputs your exact lot size in standard lots, your R:R ratio, and your total risk amount. Adjust stop distance until the numbers fit your plan.

Position Size Formula

Risk Amount ($) = Account Balance × (Risk % ÷ 100)

SL Pips = |Entry – Stop Loss| ÷ Pip Size (1)

Lot Size = Risk Amount ÷ (SL Pips × Pip Value per Lot)

The TRADE90 calculator applies the correct pip value for FRA40 including JPY and exotic conversions automatically.

FRA40 Position Sizing — FAQ

How do I calculate position size for FRA40? +
Enter your account balance, risk percentage (0.5%–2%), entry price, and stop loss. The calculator divides your dollar risk by the SL distance in pips × pip value to give you the exact lot size.
What is the pip value for FRA40? +
Point value: $1 per point per standard lot (EUR-denominated)
How much should I risk per FRA40 trade? +
Professional and FTMO-funded traders typically risk 0.5%–1% per trade. Exceeding 2% per trade significantly increases drawdown severity and the psychological difficulty of recovery.
What is the average daily range for FRA40? +
High correlation with GER40 (0.90+)

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