Risk Management Calculator

Use this Risk Management Calculator to determine the optimal position size and amount to risk per trade based on your account size, stop loss level, and risk tolerance. An essential tool for day traders, forex traders, crypto investors, and swing traders looking to manage capital effectively.

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A Risk Management Calculator helps traders determine how much capital to risk on a trade based on account size, entry price, stop loss level, and risk tolerance. It ensures traders never overexpose their account to a single trade.

Multiply the difference between your entry price and stop loss by your position size. This gives you the dollar amount you're risking if the trade hits your stop loss.

Most professional traders risk 1% or less of their account per trade. This conservative strategy protects your capital during losing streaks and promotes long-term sustainability.

The stop loss defines the maximum you’re willing to lose on a trade. It's essential for calculating risk per unit and for keeping your trading disciplined.

Yes! This tool is useful for any trading style — including forex, crypto, stocks, options, and futures. It's especially valuable in volatile markets.

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