How to Calculate Your पोज़िशन साइज (With उदाहरण)

Stop guessing lot sizes. This guide shows the exact formula to risk a fixed percentage of your account हर ट्रेड पर.

Ari · June 27, 2026 · 3 मिनट read

The single biggest difference between traders who survive and those who blow up is position sizing. Here is how to do it properly.

The formula

लॉट्स = (अकाउंट बैलेंस × जोखिम%) ÷ (Stop-loss in pips × Pip value per lot).

A worked example

अकाउंट: $5,000. जोखिम: 1% = $50. स्टॉप लॉस: 25 pips on EUR/USD, where one standard-lot pip ≈ $10. प्रति लॉट stop cost = 25 × $10 = $250. लॉट्स = 50 ÷ 250 = 0.20 लॉट.

Why fixed-percentage risk works

कब आप always risk the same small percentage, no single trade can seriously damage your account, and your dollar risk stays steady whether your stop is tight or wide. This is the mechanical foundation of लॉन्ग-term survival.

Do it automatically

ShaFX includes a position planner that runs this math and saves the planned trade to your journal, so your intended risk is recorded before आप enter.

कमाएँ कैशबैक हर ट्रेड पर

Connect your broker, trade as आप normally do, and earn rebates on every standard lot.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage should I risk per trade?

Many traders use 0.5–2%. Lower risk survives longer losing streaks. There is no magic number — it must fit your plan.

Does a bigger lot mean bigger profit?

It means bigger profit AND bigger loss. Size is a risk decision, not a profit decision.

Trading CFDs involves significant risk of loss. This article is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Always do your own research and consider whether trading is appropriate for your circumstances.