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Manual position size math on a live chart takes 30–60 seconds, requires three separate calculations, and introduces compounding error risk. A calculator eliminates all three problems in under 5 seconds.
There is no single correct answer to how much you should risk per trade — but there is a mathematically optimal range based on your account size, strategy, and experience level. This guide gives you the data to find yours.
The 1% rule is the most cited risk management principle in trading — and the most misunderstood. This guide breaks down exactly what it means, the math behind it, and how to apply it to every trade you take.
One formula works for forex, gold, indices, and crypto. Most traders memorize a rule of thumb instead of understanding the math — this guide shows you the full calculation for every instrument type.
0.05 lots sounds small. But depending on your stop loss, it can represent far more risk than most new traders realize. Here's exactly what 0.05 lot means in dollars, pips, and real trading scenarios.
One mental-math error on a live chart can put 10× your intended risk on a single trade. Here's the exact step-by-step formula — with worked examples for every major pair and account size.
Most traders obsess over entries and exits. Position sizing is the variable that actually determines whether your account survives long enough to find out if your strategy works.