Interactive education
Risk Calculators
See how position size, risk and drawdown relate. These tools teach the maths — they are not trading recommendations.
Position size
How many ounces keep a loss within your chosen risk if the stop is hit?
Amount at risk
$100
Position size
10 oz
Educational example only. Real trading involves spreads, slippage, and contract specifications not modelled here.
Risk percentage
What share of your account does a given dollar loss represent?
Risk of account
1.5%
Educational example only. Real trading involves spreads, slippage, and contract specifications not modelled here.
Risk / reward
Compare potential loss to stop with potential gain to target.
Ratio
1 : 3
A higher ratio does not mean a trade is more likely to succeed.
Educational example only. Real trading involves spreads, slippage, and contract specifications not modelled here.
Drawdown recovery
After a loss, what gain is needed to get back to the starting balance?
Gain needed to recover
25%
A 50% drawdown needs a 100% gain to recover — which is why capital preservation comes first.
Educational example only. Real trading involves spreads, slippage, and contract specifications not modelled here.