How to Use the Stop-Loss Calculator

Keep Risk in Check with the Stop-Loss Calculator

Our stop-loss calculator converts your risk-per-trade into the exact price level you should set for stop-loss and take-profit orders. Use it before entering any position to protect your capital.

Inputs You Need

Account Currency: USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, etc.
Currency Pair / Instrument: e.g., EUR/USD, XAU/USD.
Entry Price: Planned entry rate.
Account Balance: Used to determine the monetary risk.
Risk Percentage or Amount: Choose a % of balance or fixed figure.
Position Size: Lots or units (auto-filled if you used the Position Size Calculator).

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Navigate to Tools → Stop-Loss Calculator.
Select the instrument you're trading.
Enter your entry price and account details.
Set the risk amount (e.g., 2% of $5,000 account = $100).
Choose whether you're going long or short.
Click Calculate.

The tool outputs:

Recommended stop-loss price level.
Take-profit suggestion using a default risk-reward ratio (editable).
Pip distance and monetary value of the stop.

Customizing Risk-Reward Ratio

Default is 1:2. Adjust to any ratio (e.g., 1:1.5) for your strategy.
Tool recalculates take-profit target instantly.

Tips for Accuracy

Use the Position Size Calculator first for precise lot sizing.
Account for spread and commissions—set stops beyond noise levels.
For volatile assets, consider widening stops and reducing size.
Save your input presets for repeat strategies.

Common Questions

Q: Does the calculator include slippage?
A: No. Factor in slippage manually for high-volatility releases.

Q: Can I set multiple take-profit levels?
A: Export results and adjust manually—multi-target support is coming soon.

Q: Where can I see historical performance?
A: Use the journal export to track trades and outcomes.