Maximum Loss Per Trade Calculator
Calculate the exact dollar loss if your stop is hit, including leverage impact and % of account.
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Former institutional trader with 15 years experience across equities, forex and derivatives. Now focused on financial education.
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About the Maximum Loss Per Trade Calculator
Knowing your exact dollar loss before entering a trade is fundamental. Risk no more than 1–2% of your account per trade.
Tips to improve your result
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If the calculated loss exceeds 2% of your account, reduce shares or tighten your stop.