Position Size for $20,000 Account

Position Size Calculator for $20,000 Account

Trading with a $20,000 account requires specific position sizing to manage risk effectively. The 1% rule means your maximum risk per trade is $200.

Example Position Sizes ($20,000 Account, 1% Risk)

• EURUSD, 30 pip stop: 0.67 lots (risk $200)
• XAUUSD, 50 pip stop: 4.0 lots (risk $200)
• GBPJPY, 40 pip stop: 0.77 lots (risk ~$200)

Risk Management Tips for $20,000 Accounts

• Maximum 1-2% risk per trade ($200-$400)
• 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(20000, 1.0, 50, "XAUUSD")
print(f"Lots: {result['lots']}, Risk: ${result['risk_amount']}")