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XAG/USD Position Size Calculator

Silver combines precious-metal safe-haven appeal with significant industrial demand (solar panels, electronics). XAG/USD typically moves 2–3× gold's percentage daily range, creating large risk-adjusted opportunities that require careful lot sizing.

Key Facts

Point value: $50 per standard lot per $1 move
Volatility is 2–3× gold in percentage terms
Gold/Silver ratio trades between 70–90 historically
Key drivers: Gold price, industrial demand, Fed policy, USD strength

POSITION SIZER

Multi-Asset Protocol

Recommended Position

100.00

Standard Lots

R:R Ratio

1:1.00

Total Risk

$500.00

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How to Calculate XAG/USD 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 XAG/USD 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 XAG/USD including JPY and exotic conversions automatically.

XAG/USD Position Sizing — FAQ

How do I calculate position size for XAG/USD? +
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 XAG/USD? +
Point value: $50 per standard lot per $1 move
How much should I risk per XAG/USD 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 XAG/USD? +
Gold/Silver ratio trades between 70–90 historically

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