How do you calculate position size for stocks?

Divide your risk amount (account balance x risk percentage) by the risk per share (difference between entry price and stop loss). This gives you the maximum number of shares to buy while staying within your risk tolerance.

What is a good risk percentage per trade?

Most professional traders risk between 1% and 2% of their account per trade. This helps preserve capital during losing streaks while still allowing meaningful position sizes.

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Share Size Calculator

Calculate the optimal number of shares to buy based on your account size, risk tolerance, entry price, and stop loss level. Essential for proper risk management in stock and ETF trading.

Account & Risk

Account Balance

Risk per Trade

Trade Setup

Entry Price

Stop Loss Price

This calculator is for educational purposes only. Always verify position sizes with your broker. Commission costs and slippage are not included.

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