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Position Size Calculator v2

06/17/2025 - Updated to add MGC to list of instruments
Position Size Calculator for Futures Trading
A professional position sizing tool designed specifically for futures traders who want to maintain disciplined risk management. This indicator calculates the optimal number of contracts based on your predefined risk amount and provides instant visual feedback.
Key Features:
• Interactive price selection - simply click on the chart to set entry, stop loss, and take profit levels
• Supports all major futures contracts: ES, NQ, GC, RTY, YM, MNQ, MES with accurate contract specifications
• Customizable risk amount (defaults to $500 but fully adjustable)
• Real-time position size calculations that never exceed your risk tolerance
• Visual risk validation with color-coded header (green = valid risk, red = excessive risk)
• Automatic 2:1 risk/reward ratio calculations
• Compact, non-intrusive table display in top-right corner
• Clean interface with no chart clutter
How to Use:
Select your futures instrument from the dropdown
Set your maximum risk amount (default $500)
Click on the chart to set your Entry Price
Click on the chart to set your Stop Loss Price
Optionally click to set your Take Profit Price
The calculator instantly shows maximum contracts, actual risk, expected profit, and R/R ratio
Risk Management:
The indicator enforces strict risk management by calculating the maximum number of contracts you can trade while staying within your specified risk limit. The header turns green when your trade is within acceptable risk parameters and red when the risk is too high, providing instant visual feedback.
Perfect for day traders, swing traders, and anyone trading futures who wants to maintain consistent position sizing and risk management discipline.
Position Size Calculator for Futures Trading
A professional position sizing tool designed specifically for futures traders who want to maintain disciplined risk management. This indicator calculates the optimal number of contracts based on your predefined risk amount and provides instant visual feedback.
Key Features:
• Interactive price selection - simply click on the chart to set entry, stop loss, and take profit levels
• Supports all major futures contracts: ES, NQ, GC, RTY, YM, MNQ, MES with accurate contract specifications
• Customizable risk amount (defaults to $500 but fully adjustable)
• Real-time position size calculations that never exceed your risk tolerance
• Visual risk validation with color-coded header (green = valid risk, red = excessive risk)
• Automatic 2:1 risk/reward ratio calculations
• Compact, non-intrusive table display in top-right corner
• Clean interface with no chart clutter
How to Use:
Select your futures instrument from the dropdown
Set your maximum risk amount (default $500)
Click on the chart to set your Entry Price
Click on the chart to set your Stop Loss Price
Optionally click to set your Take Profit Price
The calculator instantly shows maximum contracts, actual risk, expected profit, and R/R ratio
Risk Management:
The indicator enforces strict risk management by calculating the maximum number of contracts you can trade while staying within your specified risk limit. The header turns green when your trade is within acceptable risk parameters and red when the risk is too high, providing instant visual feedback.
Perfect for day traders, swing traders, and anyone trading futures who wants to maintain consistent position sizing and risk management discipline.
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면책사항
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오픈 소스 스크립트
진정한 트레이딩뷰 정신에 따라 이 스크립트 작성자는 트레이더가 기능을 검토하고 검증할 수 있도록 오픈소스로 공개했습니다. 작성자에게 찬사를 보냅니다! 무료로 사용할 수 있지만 코드를 다시 게시할 경우 하우스 룰이 적용된다는 점을 기억하세요.
면책사항
이 정보와 게시물은 TradingView에서 제공하거나 보증하는 금융, 투자, 거래 또는 기타 유형의 조언이나 권고 사항을 의미하거나 구성하지 않습니다. 자세한 내용은 이용 약관을 참고하세요.