Position size calculator
How many lots or contracts to trade so a stop-out costs exactly the risk you chose. Forex, gold, index CFDs and CME futures, micro and mini.
Position size
1.25 lots
- Loss at the stop: $250.00
- Loss at the stop per lot: $200.00
- 1 pip = $10.00 per lot
Rounded down so you never risk more than planned. Index CFD and metal lot sizes vary by broker: check your platform's contract specification.
Futures contract values
Tick size and value of the futures most prop firms allow. A micro is a tenth of the mini.
| Contract | Tick size | Tick value | Point value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ES E-mini S&P 500 | 0.25 | $12.50 | $50.00 |
| MES Micro E-mini S&P 500 | 0.25 | $1.25 | $5.00 |
| NQ E-mini Nasdaq-100 | 0.25 | $5.00 | $20.00 |
| MNQ Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 | 0.25 | $0.50 | $2.00 |
| YM E-mini Dow | 1 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| MYM Micro E-mini Dow | 1 | $0.50 | $0.50 |
| RTY E-mini Russell 2000 | 0.1 | $5.00 | $50.00 |
| M2K Micro E-mini Russell 2000 | 0.1 | $0.50 | $5.00 |
| CL Crude oil | 0.01 | $10.00 | $1,000.00 |
| MCL Micro crude oil | 0.01 | $1.00 | $100.00 |
| GC Gold | 0.1 | $10.00 | $100.00 |
| MGC Micro gold | 0.1 | $1.00 | $10.00 |
| 6E Euro FX | 0.00005 | $6.25 | — |
| M6E Micro Euro FX | 0.0001 | $1.25 | — |