What is this calculator?
The position size calculator estimates how large a trade can be when you define account balance, risk percentage and stop-loss distance first.
Position Size Calculator
Calculate Forex and Gold lot size from account balance, risk percentage and stop-loss distance.
Calculator
Plan the numbers before entry
Metals instrument
DEMOGold CFD estimate; many brokers treat 0.01 as one point.
Using reference quote until live data is available.
Contract
100
Pip
0.01
Min Lot
0.01
Live reference: 3,425.35
Results
Recommended Lot Size
0.40
Primary risk-based estimate
Risk Amount
$100.00
1% of account balance
Point Value
$0.40
USD to USD via account currency
Estimated Margin
$274.03
Uses reference price and 1:500
Notional Exposure
$137,014
XAUUSD reference price 3,425.35; USD to USD
Recommended lot size is based on balance, risk, stop distance and instrument movement value. Reference price affects estimated margin and notional exposure, not the risk-based lot size.
Estimates use standard contract assumptions. Broker specs, spreads, commissions, swaps and account-currency conversion may vary.
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All ToolsHow traders use it
Traders use it before entry to keep each position aligned with a maximum planned loss instead of choosing lot size emotionally.
Common mistakes
- - Increasing lot size after losses
- - Ignoring stop-loss distance
- - Using the same lot size on every instrument
Best practices
- - Set risk before choosing direction
- - Use realistic stop-loss distance
- - Recheck broker pip values for non-standard symbols
Important disclaimer
Calculator results are educational estimates only. Broker contract sizes, spreads, commissions, swap, slippage, margin rules and account currency conversion can materially change real trade outcomes.
FAQ
Position Size FAQ
Answers for traders using this calculator before entering the market.
What is position sizing?
Position sizing is the process of choosing trade size based on account risk and stop-loss distance.
Can this calculate XAUUSD position size?
Yes. It includes a standard Gold contract model that can later be adjusted for broker-specific data.
Is the lot size guaranteed to match my broker?
No. Brokers can use different contract sizes and symbol rules, so always verify in your platform.
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