CluenexPosition size calculator
How many shares should I buy based on my stop loss?
Shares = (account size × risk per trade) ÷ (entry price − stop price). Decide first how much of the account you will lose if the stop is hit, usually 0.5% to 2%, then let the distance to your stop set the number of shares. A wider stop means fewer shares, not more risk.
How the calculator works
- Risk budget = account × risk per trade. $50,000 × 1% = $500.
- Risk per share = entry − stop. $100 − $94 = $6.
- Shares = budget ÷ risk per share, rounded down. $500 ÷ $6 = 83 shares, a $8,300 position.
Put the stop where the trade idea is proven wrong (below support, a moving average, or a volatility multiple), then size the position. Never move the stop to fit a bigger position.
Why fixed fractional sizing works
Losing 1% per trade, ten losers in a row cost about 9.6% of the account. Risking 5% per trade, the same streak costs about 40%, which needs a 67% gain to recover.
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Questions people ask
How much should I risk per trade?
Most guides suggest 0.5% to 2% of the account per trade. Lower suits beginners and strategies with long losing streaks.
Does a stop loss guarantee my maximum loss?
No. A stop becomes a market order when triggered, and a stock that gaps through it overnight fills at the next available price.
What if the position is bigger than my account?
Your stop is very tight. Either use a wider stop with fewer shares or skip the trade; borrowing to fit the size adds risk.
Education, not investment advice. A calculator is only as good as its inputs.