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GER40 Position Size Calculator

The GER40 (DAX 40) is Europe's premier stock index, tracking 40 of Germany's largest companies. It is highly sensitive to ECB policy and Eurozone economic data. Daily ranges of 100–300 points require careful position sizing for European session traders.

Key Facts

Point value: $1 per point per standard lot (EUR-denominated — check broker conversion)
Average daily range: 100–300 points
Heavily weighted in industrials, autos, and financials
Key drivers: ECB, Eurozone PMI, German factory orders, US equity sentiment

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 GER40 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 GER40 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 GER40 including JPY and exotic conversions automatically.

GER40 Position Sizing — FAQ

How do I calculate position size for GER40? +
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 GER40? +
Point value: $1 per point per standard lot (EUR-denominated — check broker conversion)
How much should I risk per GER40 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 GER40? +
Heavily weighted in industrials, autos, and financials

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