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Position Size Calculator

Calculate the appropriate position size based on account size, risk, entry price and stop price.

  • Long and short share positions
  • Risk and position limits in dollars or percentages
  • Three side-by-side position size options

Use the real calculator directly on our homepage. No account or email address required.

POSITION SIZE CALCULATOR PREVIEW

Your risk. Defined.

A clear starting point for your next trade.

Account size$10,000.00
Risk per trade1.0%
Entry price$50.00
Stop price$48.00
Example position size50 sharesPlanned risk$100.00

Illustrative preview only. Actual losses can exceed planned risk due to gaps, slippage, fees and other factors.

01 / SET YOUR LIMITS

Define account risk.

Enter your account size, risk limit and position limit using percentages or dollar amounts.

02 / PLAN THE TRADE

Set entry and stop.

Choose long or short, set your prices and optionally explore a profit target.

03 / COMPARE

See both constraints.

Compare the risk-based and position-based share counts. The recommended count follows both of your selected limits.