📐 Position Sizing
Part of Complete Stock Market Learning Series
📌 What Is Position Sizing?
Position sizing is the process of deciding how much quantity of shares you should buy or sell in a single trade. It helps traders control risk and protect capital.
🎯 Why Position Sizing Is Important
Even a good trading strategy can fail if position size is incorrect. Proper position sizing keeps losses small and profits consistent.
- Protects trading capital
- Controls emotional trading
- Prevents overtrading
- Improves long-term survival
⚠ Risk Without Position Sizing
If you invest too much money in one trade, a single loss can damage your entire account. Most beginners fail because they ignore position sizing.
- Big losses in one trade
- Fear and panic trading
- Account blow-up risk
🧮 Basic Position Sizing Formula
The most common method is risk-based position sizing.
Position Size = (Total Capital × Risk %) ÷ Stop Loss
This formula ensures that each trade risks only a fixed percentage of your capital.
📊 Example With Chart Logic
Assume the following:
- Total Capital = ₹1,00,000
- Risk per Trade = 1%
- Risk Amount = ₹1,000
- Stop Loss = ₹10
Position Size = 1000 ÷ 10 = 100 Shares
Green candles show upward movement, red candles show pullback. Stop loss distance decides quantity.
💡 Ideal Risk Percentage
Professional traders usually risk only a small part of capital per trade.
- Beginner: 0.5% – 1%
- Intermediate: 1% – 1.5%
- Advanced: Max 2%
⚖ Important Note
Position sizing does not guarantee profits. It only controls losses and improves consistency. This content is for educational purposes only.
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