StockYanPosition size calculator
Buy the right number of shares, so one bad trade never hurts too much.
How to use it
- Type the money you trade with.
- Pick how much of it you are willing to lose on one trade.
- Type your entry and stop loss.
Size by risk, not by feeling
Instead of buying a round number of shares, decide how much you can lose first. Then buy only as many shares as that loss allows.
FormulaShares = (Money x Risk %) / (Entry - Stop loss)
Why it protects you
If you risk 1% per trade, ten losses in a row cost about 10% of your money. You stay in the game long enough for your good trades to count.
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Support and resistance made simpleQuestions
How many shares should I buy?
Divide the money you are willing to lose by the gap between your entry and your stop loss. This calculator does it for you.
How much should I risk per trade?
Many traders risk 1% to 2% of their trading money on a single trade.
Are fees included?
No. Keep a little room for broker fees, which are usually under 1% of a round trip.
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