Risk Per Trade Calculator
Calculate exactly how much money you are risking on a trade based on your position size, entry price, and stop loss.
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Results
Position Value$5000.00
Stop Loss Distance$5.00
Risk Amount$250.00
Risk % of Account2.50%
FAQ
How much should I risk per trade?›
A widely recommended guideline is to risk no more than 1-2% of your total account balance per trade. This keeps you in the game even during losing streaks and prevents catastrophic drawdowns.
What is the difference between risk per trade and position size?›
Risk per trade is the dollar amount you stand to lose if your stop loss is hit. Position size is the number of shares or units you trade. They are related: risk per trade equals position size multiplied by the stop loss distance.