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Trading & Investing
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Convert an account-level risk percentage into the maximum cash amount planned for one trade.
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Enter your account capital and trade parameters, then review the risk metrics.
Setting a consistent risk budget before using a position-size or stop-loss calculation.
A fixed percentage can help keep risk consistent, but the appropriate risk level depends on your strategy and circumstances.
This only calculates the planned amount at risk; it does not guarantee the actual loss will stay within that amount.
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Use the controls above, check the result, then copy or download it when available.
It means the planned loss at the stop would equal 1% of the account value, before execution costs and slippage.
Use this tool whenever you need: Setting a consistent risk budget before using a position-size or stop-loss calculation. It offers a fast, client-side workflow without sign-ups, installation or complex software.
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A fixed percentage can help keep risk consistent, but the appropriate risk level depends on your strategy and circumstances. Important note: This only calculates the planned amount at risk; it does not guarantee the actual loss will stay within that amount.
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Maximum planned risk
500
This is the amount you would lose if the stop is hit, before fees and slippage.