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Forex Position Size Calculator

Forex Position Size

Calculate the optimal position size for a forex trade based on risk tolerance

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Formula

Position Size (lots) = (Account Balance x Risk %) / (Stop Loss Pips x Pip Value)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good risk per trade?
Most professional traders risk 1% to 2% of their account per trade to protect against drawdowns.
What is a standard lot in forex?
A standard lot is 100,000 units of the base currency. Mini lots are 10,000 and micro lots are 1,000 units.

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