$43,333 Position Size

Risking 6.5% of a $200,000 account with a 30% stop-loss gives a position size of $43,333.

Position Size
$43,333
Risking $13,000

How This Works

This determines how large a position to take so that if your stop-loss is hit, you lose only your predetermined risk percentage of your account โ€” a core risk-management practice for consistent trading.

Formula

Position Size = (Account × Risk%) ÷ Stop-Loss%

Example

A $10,000 account risking 1% per trade with a 2% stop-loss distance gives a $5,000 position size ($100 at risk).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I trade with a 6.5% risk on $200,000?

A position size of $43,333, risking $13,000.