PRACTICAL APPLICATION — Stocks Risk Calculator
Stocks
The Stocks Risk Calculator helps you determine how many shares to buy based on your risk per trade, total capital, and technical levels (entry, stop loss, take profit). Trade with consistency and avoid overexposure.
- Calculates ideal position size (number of shares).
- Converts your risk % into risk in dollars.
- Estimates profit and Risk–Reward ratio.
HOW TO USE IT
Enter your total capital
For example: $5,000, $10,000, or the amount you allocate to trading.
Set your risk per trade
Usually between 0.5% and 2%. This is the maximum loss you accept if the trade fails.
Fill in trade levels
Enter Entry Price, Stop Loss, and Take Profit.
- Ideal number of shares
- Estimated risk in USD
- Estimated profit
- Risk–Reward ratio
Click Calculate
The calculator will display position size, total risk, and profit projection.
Why use this?
Futures Risk Calculator
⚠️ Legal Disclaimer
This tool and all related resources are provided for educational and informational purposes only. They are not intended as financial, investment, or trading advice.
The calculations and results displayed are theoretical estimates based on general market assumptions and do not guarantee future outcomes. Real trading involves risk, including the possible loss of capital.
Before making any investment decisions, consult your financial advisor and verify your broker’s specific terms and trading conditions.
By using this tool, you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own trading decisions.
