What is position sizing?

Position sizing is determining how many shares to buy or sell based on your account size and how much you're willing to lose if the trade goes against you. It's the most important risk management tool for traders.

How does the stop loss calculator work?

Enter your entry price and stop loss price (or distance). RiskPicks calculates how many shares you can trade while keeping your dollar risk within your specified percentage of your bankroll.

What is ATR and why does it matter?

ATR (Average True Range) measures how much a stock typically moves per day in dollar terms. It helps you set realistic stop losses — a stop that's too tight relative to ATR will get triggered by normal price fluctuations.

VWAP (Volume-Weighted Average Price) is the average price paid per share today, weighted by volume. Price above VWAP suggests buyers are in control; below suggests sellers. Institutional traders use it as a key reference level.

What is the trade journal?

After calculating a position, you can save it to your personal trade journal. Each saved trade records all the details — entry, stop, target, shares, risk, and reward. You can add notes and upload chart screenshots to review later.

Do I need an account?

No — the calculator, quotes, and market data work without an account. Creating a free account lets you save your defaults, customize your layout, and keep a trade journal with notes and screenshots.

RiskPicks — AI Trading Coach, Position Sizer & Smart Journal

Free Stock Position Size Calculator

RiskPicks helps you calculate the exact number of shares to buy or sell based on your bankroll, risk tolerance, and stop loss placement. Never risk more than you plan to on a single trade.

How It Works

Enter your bankroll and risk percentage — decide how much of your account you're willing to risk on this trade (most traders use 1-2%).
Look up a stock symbol — get real-time price, volume, ATR, RSI, VWAP, and other key indicators instantly.
Set your stop loss and take profit — enter exact prices from your chart analysis, or use the distance calculator with reward multipliers (1x-4x risk).
Get your position size — RiskPicks calculates the exact number of shares, total position value, actual dollar risk, potential profit, and risk-reward ratio.

Features

Position Size Calculator — calculate shares based on your bankroll and risk percentage, with support for both long and short positions.
Real-Time Stock Quotes — live price, previous close, day range, 52-week range, volume, market cap, float, and more.
Technical Indicators — ATR (14), RSI (14), VWAP, relative volume, gap percentage, and classic pivot points (S1, R1, S2, R2).
Trade Signals — visual traffic-light indicators showing trade quality at a glance: price vs close, VWAP, moving averages, volume, RSI, and gap direction.
Market Movers — most active stocks, top gainers, losers, most shorted, small cap gainers, and gapers updated throughout the day.
World Markets — live open/close status and countdowns for NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX, LSE, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, India, and Sydney exchanges.
Stock News — latest headlines for any ticker you look up.
Reward Multipliers — quickly set take profit as 1x, 2x, 3x, or 4x your risk distance.
Long & Short Support — all calculations and trade signals automatically adjust for the direction of your trade.
Customizable Layout — drag and drop cards to arrange your workspace the way you want it.
Trade Journal — save calculated trades to a personal log. Add notes, upload chart screenshots, and review your setups over time.
Screenshot Uploads — attach up to 10 chart images per trade (JPEG, PNG, WebP, max 5 MB). Click thumbnails to view full size.
User Accounts — free accounts to save defaults, layout preferences, and your trade journal across devices.
Save Your Defaults — registered users can save their bankroll, risk percentage, side preference, and input mode.

Who Is RiskPicks For?

RiskPicks is built for active day traders and swing traders who want consistent risk management. Whether you're trading stocks, ETFs, or any equity, proper position sizing is the foundation of long-term trading success. RiskPicks takes the math off your plate so you can focus on finding great setups.

Stop guessing how many shares to buy. Stop risking too much on one trade. Use RiskPicks to trade with discipline and protect your capital.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is position sizing?: Position sizing is determining how many shares to buy or sell based on your account size and how much you're willing to lose if the trade goes against you. It's the most important risk management tool for traders.
How does the stop loss calculator work?: Enter your entry price and stop loss price (or distance). RiskPicks calculates how many shares you can trade while keeping your dollar risk within your specified percentage of your bankroll.
What is ATR and why does it matter?: ATR (Average True Range) measures how much a stock typically moves per day in dollar terms. It helps you set realistic stop losses — a stop that's too tight relative to ATR will get triggered by normal price fluctuations.
What is VWAP?: VWAP (Volume-Weighted Average Price) is the average price paid per share today, weighted by volume. Price above VWAP suggests buyers are in control; below suggests sellers. Institutional traders use it as a key reference level.
What are pivot points?: Pivot points are calculated support and resistance levels based on the previous day's high, low, and close. Traders use them to identify potential turning points, entry levels, and profit targets.
What is the trade journal?: After calculating a position, you can save it to your personal trade journal. Each saved trade records all the details — entry, stop, target, shares, risk, and reward. You can add notes and upload chart screenshots to review later.
Can I upload images of my trades?: Yes. Each saved trade supports up to 10 screenshot uploads (JPEG, PNG, or WebP, max 5 MB each). Click any thumbnail to view the full-size image.
Do I need an account?: No — the calculator, quotes, and market data work without an account. Creating a free account lets you save your defaults, customize your layout, and keep a trade journal with notes and screenshots.
Does RiskPicks provide financial advice?: No. RiskPicks is an informational tool only. It provides calculations and market data to help you make your own trading decisions. Always do your own research and trade at your own risk.