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Position Size Calculator

Manage risk effectively with optimal trade size.

Calculate your Investment Amount:


Funds Available

₹ 500
₹ 1,00,00,000

Risk Boundary (%)

1%
100%

Buy Price

₹ 10
₹ 1,00,000

Stoploss

₹ 10
₹ 1,00,000

Investment Amount

0

Potential Risk

0

Shares to Buy

0


Potential Risk
Investment Amount

Position sizing is a very important factor in effective trading, helping traders manage risk and optimise returns. It basically means determining how many shares/contracts you are supposed to trade, considering your risk appetite and acceptable loss per share/contract. Let's discuss here how you can calculate the position size and introduce Dhan's Position Size Calculator, which will help you make more informed trading decisions.

How does Position Size Calculators work?

A Position Sizing Calculator is a tool that helps traders determine the optimal number of shares to trade by finding the balance between one's risk tolerance and the potential loss per share.
This is computed by dividing the trader's risk boundary, or the maximum amount of money one is willing to lose on any given trade, by the potential loss per share.
For example, if one has ₹500,000 available and wants to risk 1% (₹5,000) on a trade, he is going to buy shares at ₹1,000 each, with a stop-loss at ₹950, which means he could have a loss of ₹50 per share. Thus, the ideal position size would be:​
100 shares
500000 * 0.01 / (1000 - 950)=100
This would mean that the trader needs to purchase 100 shares in accordance with the given risk parameters. The stop-loss has to be below the price of buying the stock, and the amount that will be invested should not be higher than the free capital. The calculator can be used both for stocks and lots.

How to use the Position Size Calculator?

Follow these simple steps to enter your trade details and risk preferences with the Dhan Position Size Calculator. You will get the exact number of shares you should trade to manage your risk:
1. Open calculator
To access Dhan's Position Size Calculator, first go to the calculator page on Dhan's official website. Then find the "Position Size Calculator" among the available tools.
Use this calculator to determine the correct number of shares to trade with your capital, based on the amount of risk you can take.
2. Enter your available funds
Enter the total amount of trading capital that you have designated for trading purposes. The figure should be equal to or less than your available funds.
This is an important input for the calculator to calculate position sizes.​
3. Set your risk boundary
A risk boundary is the maximum amount of capital you are willing to risk on a single trade. Normally, it's defined as a percentage of trading capital or the amount you will invest in a trade, rather than the whole investment capital.
This means that if you have ₹ 100,000 available for trading and you can set a risk boundary of 1%, you are ready to take a risk of ₹ 1,000 on each trade. This approach protects one's capital and keeps risk management stable.
4. Enter trade details
Enter the purchase price of the stock and stop-loss price in Dhan's Position Size Calculator while filling in the details of the trade.
The potential loss per share is automatically calculated by subtracting the stop-loss price from the buying price.
This is essential information for the investor to calculate the optimum amount of shares to trade and, in turn, ensure that your investment is within your risk tolerance and available funds.​
5. Review the calculated outputs
The calculator provides three significant outputs once you input your trade information:
  • Investment Amount: This is the total capital allotted for the trade; it has to be within your risk tolerance.
  • Potential Risk: This is the maximum amount you could lose if the stock reaches the stop-loss price, and helps you judge the risk of the trade.
  • Shares to Buy: This represents how many shares to buy, calculated in advance for you to reach your desired level of risk.
These outputs will help to make informed decisions that better align with financial goals and risk appetite.
Benefits of using a Position Size Calculator
Using a position size calculator brings several key advantages that will enhance a trader's capability to handle risk effectively and make informed decisions:
1. Better risk management
A position size calculator will enhance your risk management by calculating how many shares or contracts you should trade, given your risk tolerance and account size.
This ensures any potential losses will be limited to a predetermined percentage of your capital. The purpose of using a position size calculator is to preserve your trading account and maintain financial stability.
2. Promotes consistency and discipline
A position size calculator will force one to trade systematically. It removes emotional bias from decision-making since it leads to more consistent and disciplined trading practices.
This consistency ensures that trading strategy analysis can be continuous over time and that the changes required are implemented.
3. Optimises capital allocation
This calculator assists you in allocating your trading capital effectively over many trades.
You can do this by adjusting your position sizes based on the risk and potential return of each trade, maximising the overall performance of your portfolio while keeping a balanced risk profile.
4. Simplifies complex calculations
Manual position sizing takes time and is prone to potential mistakes.
A position size calculator automates this process, providing both speed and accuracy. Such efficiency will enable you to focus more on the analysis of markets and strategy development.
5. Increases trading flexibility
Position size calculators are flexible, as traders can change inputs such as risk tolerance, stop-loss levels, and trade size to tailor the calculations according to their liking.
This flexibility accommodates trading strategies that are both conservative and aggressive, enabling traders to manage risk and position themselves accordingly in a manner that fits their unique trading styles.

Conclusion

A position size calculator is utilised to efficiently manage your risk in the markets. It will show you exactly how many shares you should be trading, given your calculation of risk and the amount you have in your account. Remember to always set your stop-loss below your buy price and trade only within your available funds for a balanced and secure trading strategy.​ ​
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