$10,000 account risking 1% from 48 to 45
Result: $1,600.00
This swing trade setup produces $1,600.00, which helps keep one trade from taking too much of the account.
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Swing Trade Position Size Calculator
Use this swing trade position size calculator to translate account risk, entry price, and stop-loss distance into a defensible trade size.
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Swing Trade Position Size Calculator
Sample inputs
Formula explanation
How this calculator works
Core formula
position size = (account risk / |entry - stop|) * entry priceRisk per trade is converted into a cash amount first, then divided by the stop-loss distance to determine how many units you can buy without exceeding that risk.
- A tighter stop allows more units for the same risk.
- If entry and stop are identical, the tool returns zero units to avoid false precision.
Examples
Real scenarios you can copy
$25,000 account risking 1% from 120 to 112
Result: $3,750.00
At this larger account size and wider stop distance, the suggested swing trade position size comes out to $3,750.00.
FAQ
Key questions answered
How accurate is this swing trade position size calculator?
This swing trade position size calculator is accurate for account-size, risk-percent, entry, and stop-loss math. Real execution can still vary after slippage and fees.
What does this swing trade position size calculator show?
It shows how much capital you can allocate to a trade while keeping the planned risk per trade under control.
Can I use this swing trade position size calculator for volatile trades?
Yes, but the stop-loss distance matters more in volatile markets, so the resulting position size may need to be smaller than expected.
When should I use this swing trade position size calculator?
Use it before placing a swing trade trade when you want a risk-based position size instead of a guess.
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