Position Size Calculator
Calculate position size based on account, risk, and stop-loss distance.
Why this matters
Position sizing removes the guesswork: every trade risks exactly the same dollar amount, no matter the stock price or volatility. The Survival Check shows how many consecutive losses your account can absorb — the number that keeps you in the game.
$50,000 account, 1% risk, entry at $180, stop at $172. Stop distance: $8. → Buy 62 shares. If stopped out, you lose exactly $500.
Same account, same 1% risk, but tight $2 stop at $178. → Buy 250 shares. Tighter stop = bigger position for the same risk — you'd never guess 250 shares intuitively.
Disclaimer: This calculator is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment, financial, tax, or legal advice. While reasonable care is taken in its preparation, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the results. You are solely responsible for verifying all figures and for any decisions made on their basis. Empathy Edge Markets accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of this tool.
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