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Brent Oil Position Size Calculator

Brent Crude is the global benchmark for oil pricing, typically trading at a $1–$5 premium to WTI. It is more sensitive to Middle East geopolitics and European supply disruptions. Accurate position sizing is essential given its headline-driven volatility.

Key Facts

Point value: ~$10 per standard lot per $0.01 move (broker-dependent)
Brent typically trades $1–$5 above WTI
More geopolitically sensitive than WTI
Key drivers: Middle East tensions, OPEC+, European demand, USD strength

POSITION SIZER

Multi-Asset Protocol

Recommended Position

1000.00

Standard Lots

R:R Ratio

1:1.00

Total Risk

$500.00

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How to Calculate Brent Oil 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 Brent Oil 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 (0.01)

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

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

Brent Oil Position Sizing — FAQ

How do I calculate position size for Brent Oil? +
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 Brent Oil? +
Point value: ~$10 per standard lot per $0.01 move (broker-dependent)
How much should I risk per Brent Oil 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 Brent Oil? +
More geopolitically sensitive than WTI

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