Position Size Calculator: How Much to Stake on Deriv Options, Multipliers and MT5 Trades
Step 1: Risk Per Trade
| Balance | 1% risk | 2% risk |
|---|---|---|
| $50 | $0.50 | $1.00 |
| $200 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| $1,000 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| KES 10,000 (≈ $77) | KES 100 | KES 200 |
KES conversion is an example only; use the rate shown in your Deriv cashier.
Step 2: Size the Trade
| Product | What you lose if wrong | Position size formula |
|---|---|---|
| Options (Rise/Fall, digits, Touch, Turbos, Vanillas) | The stake | Stake = risk amount |
| Multipliers | Up to the stake; usually your stop loss amount | Set stop loss = risk amount, choose stake and multiplier so the stop sits beyond the normal move |
| MT5 CFDs | Stop distance × lot value per point | Lots = risk ÷ (stop distance × value per point per lot) |
Worked Example: MT5 Volatility 75
Calculation: balance $500, risk 1% = $5. Your stop is 260 points away (2 average 5-minute candles). On an instrument where 1 lot moves $1 per point, lots = 5 ÷ (260 × 1) ≈ 0.019 lot. If the minimum lot is larger than your result, the trade is too big for your balance: skip it. Check the real contract size in MT5 (Symbol → Specification); see Deriv lot size guide.
Step 3: Match the Stop to the Timeframe
| V75 timeframe | Average candle range (real data) |
|---|---|
| 1 minute | 55 points (0.14%) |
| 5 minutes | 131 points (0.35%) |
| 15 minutes | 231 points (0.62%) |
| 1 hour | 521 points (1.27%) |
| 1 day | 2,589 points (6.18%) |
A stop tighter than one normal candle is often hit by noise. Wider stops are fine as long as the position is smaller, so the dollar risk stays the same. The ATR gives the live figure.
Rules That Keep You in the Game
- Never raise the stake to win back a loss ({L("martingale-strategy-deriv", "martingale")}).
- Recalculate the risk amount when your balance changes by 10% or more.
- Add a daily limit: stop after losing 3–5% of the balance in a day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate position size?
Risk amount ÷ (stop distance × value per point). For options, the stake equals the risk.
How much should I stake on Deriv?
Most risk guides suggest 1–2% of your balance per trade.
What is a lot size calculator?
A tool that turns your risk amount and stop distance into a lot size for MT5.
How do I size a multiplier trade?
Set the stop loss to your risk amount and keep it beyond the normal candle range.
Should stops be bigger on higher timeframes?
Yes. Real V75 candles averaged 55 points on 1-minute and 521 on 1-hour.
What if the minimum lot is too big?
Then the trade is too large for your balance; skip it.
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