Position Size Calculator
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With ₹ 1,00,000 capital at 5% risk, you can invest ₹ ₹0 given your risk boundary and stoploss.
Position Size Calculator
The Position Size Calculator is a key risk management tool that helps traders determine the optimal quantity of shares or contracts to buy or sell in a trade. It is designed to limit losses to a predefined percentage of your capital, helping you stay disciplined and consistent in your trading approach.
This calculator is ideal for intraday, swing, and positional traders who want to manage risk effectively. By inputting a few details, such as your capital, risk per trade, stop-loss, and entry price, you can instantly calculate your ideal position size. The Position Size Calculator on Tradejini ensures your risk exposure remains aligned with your trading strategy and financial goals.
How the Position Size Calculator Helps You
The Tradejini Position Size Calculator eliminates the guesswork from trading risk. Here is how it helps you make smarter trades:
- Risk-Based Trade Sizing: Calculates the ideal quantity to trade based on the amount of capital you are willing to risk.
- Capital Protection: Prevents over-leveraging and ensures you do not risk more than your set risk tolerance
- Quick and Accurate: Provides instant results that save time and reduce errors in manual calculations.
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- Unlimited Usage: Free to use repeatedly, allowing you to test various loan scenarios at no cost.
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Using the calculator is simple and fast:
- Step 1: Enter Capital
Input your total trading capital.
Step 2: Define Risk % per TradeMention the percentage of capital you are willing to risk on one trade.
Step 3: Add Entry and Stop Loss PricesInput your trade’s entry price and stop loss level.
Step 4: CalculateThe calculator instantly displays the number of shares or lots you can trade.
This helps you make better, data-driven decisions before placing any order.
Formula for Position Size Calculation
The calculator uses this core formula:
Position Size = (Capital × Risk %) / (Entry Price - Stop Loss Price)
Where:
- Risk Capital = Capital × (Risk % per trade)
- Risk per Unit = Entry Price − Stop Loss Price
Example:
Suppose Mr. Ravi has a trading capital of ₹1,00,000 and wants to risk 1% per trade. He plans to buy a stock at ₹500 and sets a stop loss at ₹490.
- Risk Capital = 1% of ₹1,00,000 = ₹1,000
- Risk per Unit = ₹500 − ₹490 = ₹10
- Position Size = ₹1,000 / ₹10 = 100 shares
This means Mr. Ravi should trade 100 shares to keep his risk within 1% of capital.
When to Use the Position Size Calculator
- Before placing any trade to assess if it aligns with your risk appetite.
- When trading high-volatility stocks or derivatives to avoid large losses.
- To build consistent trade sizing across multiple trades.
Advantages of Using the Position Size Calculator on Tradejini
- Keeps losses limited and defined
- Helps in building discipline and consistency
- Saves time and improves decision-making
- Enables better capital allocation
- Easy to use for traders at any level
