Forex Position Size Calculator
Work out exactly how many lots to trade based on your account balance, how much you're willing to risk, and your stop loss - so one bad trade never costs more than you decided in advance.
Most traders risk 1-2% of their account on any single trade.
Limited to USD-quoted major pairs on purpose - pip value per standard lot for these is always exactly $10, so the result below is exact, not an estimate based on a live rate that could be out of date.
Recommended position size
0.25 standard lots
That's 2.5 mini lots, or 25 micro lots. Risking $5.00 on this trade.
This calculator is for educational purposes only and isn't financial advice. Always confirm the exact pip value and margin requirements on your broker's own platform before placing a trade - figures can vary slightly by account type. Trading forex and CFDs carries a high level of risk; only trade with money you can afford to lose.
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