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Futures sizing uses contracts and tick values instead of lots and pips. The risk math is identical once you know the instrument. Here's the complete guide with worked examples for every major futures market.
Day trading position sizing has unique constraints. You're operating within a session, which means daily loss limits are your primary risk boundary — not just per-trade limits. Get the numbers wrong and one bad session ends your week.
The difference between micro and standard lots isn't just size — it determines which accounts can trade safely and which will be oversizing from trade one. Here's the complete comparison.