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US30 Position Size Calculator

The US30 (Dow Jones Industrial Average) tracks 30 large US companies. At $1 per point per standard lot for CFDs, a 300-point daily range creates significant profit and loss — making correct position sizing a fundamental discipline.

Key Facts

Point value: $1 per point per standard lot (typical CFD structure)
Average daily range: 200–500 points in normal conditions
Blue-chip index — less volatile than NAS100
Key drivers: Fed policy, US earnings, macroeconomic data, 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 US30 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 US30 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 US30 including JPY and exotic conversions automatically.

US30 Position Sizing — FAQ

How do I calculate position size for US30? +
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 US30? +
Point value: $1 per point per standard lot (typical CFD structure)
How much should I risk per US30 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 US30? +
Blue-chip index — less volatile than NAS100

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