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UK100 Position Size Calculator

The UK100 (FTSE 100) tracks the 100 largest companies on the London Stock Exchange. Heavily weighted in energy and financials, it correlates with GBP/USD and commodity prices. Daily ranges of 50–150 points require precise lot sizing.

Key Facts

Point value: $1 per point per standard lot (GBP-denominated — check broker conversion)
Average daily range: 50–150 points
Over 70% of FTSE revenue comes from outside the UK
Key drivers: BoE, GBP strength, commodity prices, global risk 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 UK100 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 UK100 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 UK100 including JPY and exotic conversions automatically.

UK100 Position Sizing — FAQ

How do I calculate position size for UK100? +
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 UK100? +
Point value: $1 per point per standard lot (GBP-denominated — check broker conversion)
How much should I risk per UK100 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 UK100? +
Over 70% of FTSE revenue comes from outside the UK

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