Position Size for $100,000 Account

Position Size Calculator for $100,000 Account

Trading with a $100,000 account requires specific position sizing to manage risk effectively. The 1% rule means your maximum risk per trade is $1,000.

Example Position Sizes ($100,000 Account, 1% Risk)

• EURUSD, 30 pip stop: 3.33 lots (risk $1,000)
• XAUUSD, 50 pip stop: 20.0 lots (risk $1,000)
• GBPJPY, 40 pip stop: 3.85 lots (risk ~$1,000)

Risk Management Tips for $100,000 Accounts

• Maximum 1-2% risk per trade ($1,000-$2,000)
• Maximum 5 open positions at any time
• Use stop losses on every trade — no exceptions
• Keep margin usage below 30% of account balance

Python Example

from gfil_calculators.position_size import calculate_position_size

result = calculate_position_size(100000, 1.0, 50, "XAUUSD")
print(f"Lots: {result['lots']}, Risk: ${result['risk_amount']}")