Risk
Stop Loss & Take Profit Calculator
See dollar risk and reward for a sized position.
How the calculation works
Given an entry, stop, target, and size, the tool multiplies price distances by the number of shares (or units). That turns abstract chart levels into total dollars at risk if stopped and total dollars gained if the target fills. It also reports the implied risk/reward ratio for that sized ticket.
Formula & example
Total risk = |entry − stop| × shares; Total reward = |target − entry| × shares
100 shares, entry $50, stop $47, target $56 → risk $300, reward $600, R:R = 2.
Why use this calculator
Price levels alone hide scale. Fifty cents of stop distance on 10 shares is trivial; the same distance on 2,000 shares is not. Seeing total risk and reward in account currency keeps the plan honest.
When to use it
Use it after position size is known — or while iterating size — to confirm the dollar impact of your stop and target before the order is live.
Tips for accurate results
- Round stops to levels you will actually honor.
- Re-check after partial fills.
FAQ
Should stop distance or percent risk come first?
Usually define the invalidation price first, then size the position so dollar risk matches your plan (see Position Size).
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