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HK50 Position Size Calculator

The HK50 (Hang Seng Index) is the leading benchmark for Hong Kong equities and a key proxy for Chinese economic growth. It is highly sensitive to Beijing regulatory decisions and US-China relations, creating some of the widest daily ranges of any global index.

Key Facts

Point value: $1 per point per standard lot (HKD-denominated — check broker)
Average daily range: 300–800 points
High sensitivity to China tech regulatory news
Key drivers: China growth data, PBOC policy, US-China relations, Hong Kong politics

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 HK50 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 HK50 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 HK50 including JPY and exotic conversions automatically.

HK50 Position Sizing — FAQ

How do I calculate position size for HK50? +
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 HK50? +
Point value: $1 per point per standard lot (HKD-denominated — check broker)
How much should I risk per HK50 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 HK50? +
High sensitivity to China tech regulatory news

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