Stop Loss Calculator
Managing risk is important in trading, and our Stop Loss Calculator helps you calculate the best Stop Loss Take Profit levels according to your risk management.
Whether you use a points-based, percentage-based, amount-based, or risk-reward-based approach, this tool will help you set calculate Stop Loss Take Profit price levels according to your risk tolerance.
how to calculate stop loss :
1. Select Your Trade Type:
* Choose your trade type: Buy (Long) or Sell (Short) position.
2. Enter Your Entry Price:
* Enter your entry price at which you enter the trade.
3. Choose Your Stop Loss Type:
- Points-based: Set stop loss in points.
- Percentage-based: Set stop loss as a percentage of the entry price.
- Amount-based: Define how much you are willing to risk ($, €, ₹, etc.) based on position size or lot size.
4. Set Your Take Profit Level:
- Points-based: Set a fixed target points.
- Percentage-based: Define Take Profit as a percentage of entry price.
- Risk-Reward Ratio: Automatically calculate Take Profit based on a selected risk-reward ratio (e.g., 1:2 or 1:3).
5. Get Your Stop Loss and Take Profit:
The calculator instantly provides your stop loss price and Take Profit price so you can apply them to your trading platform.
how to Calculate Stop Loss and Take Profit :
Stop Loss Calculation Formula:
Points-Based SL: Stop Loss Price = Entry Price - SL (for Buy) / Entry Price + SL (for Sell)
Percentage-Based SL: Stop Loss Price = Entry Price × (1 - % Loss)
Fixed Amount SL: SL in points = Risk Amount ÷ Position Size
Take Profit Calculation Formula:
Points-Based TP: Take Profit = Entry Price + TP (for Buy) / Entry Price - TP (for Sell)
Percentage-Based TP:Take Profit = Entry Price × (1 + % Gain)
Risk-Reward TP: Take Profit = Stop Loss × R:R Ratio
FAQs – Stop Loss Calculator
1. What is a Stop Loss Calculator?
A Stop Loss Calculator helps traders calculate the correct price to exit a losing trade and minimize risk.
2. How Do I Set a Stop Loss?
Stop loss can be calculated using points, percentage, or a fixed amount depending on your risk tolerance.
3. What is the Best Stop Loss Strategy?
The best strategy depends on market conditions and trading style. Many traders use a risk-reward ratio (e.g., 1:2 or 1:3) or percentage-based and fixed amount-based stop loss to manage risk effectively.
4. How to Calculate Take Profit ?
Take Profit can be calculated using points, percentage, or a risk-reward ratio. A 1:2 risk-reward ratio means if your stop loss is 10 points, your Take Profit should be 20 points. Similarly, if your stop loss is 1% and Take Profit 3%, then you can also use a percentage-based take profit.
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