Gold Position Size Calculator

Never risk more than you mean to. Enter your account size, how much you are willing to risk, and your stop-loss distance โ€” this tells you the exact lot size to trade on gold (XAUUSD).

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Recommended lot size

Assumes XAUUSD gold, where 1 pip โ‰ˆ $10 per standard lot. Always confirm contract size with your broker.

How to use it

  1. Enter your account balance in USD.
  2. Choose the % of your account you want to risk on this trade (1โ€“2% is standard).
  3. Enter your stop-loss distance in pips.
  4. Read your recommended lot size.

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Frequently asked questions

What lot size should I trade on gold?

It depends on your account size, your risk tolerance and your stop-loss distance. A common rule is to risk 1โ€“2% of your account per trade. This calculator turns that rule into an exact lot size.

How much should I risk per trade?

Most professional traders risk 1โ€“2% of their account on any single trade. Risking more can wipe out your account after just a few losing trades.

How is position size calculated for gold?

Risk amount = balance ร— risk %. Lot size = risk amount รท (stop-loss in pips ร— $10), because 1 pip on gold is worth about $10 per standard lot.

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