A Gold Lot Size Calculator helps traders determine the exact position size they should take when trading gold (XAU/USD) based on their account size, risk percentage, and stop loss. This ensures proper risk management, prevents over-leveraging, and helps traders stick to a disciplined approach. By using this calculator, traders can protect their capital while aiming for consistent profitability. It is especially important in volatile markets like gold, where price movements can be fast and unpredictable.
This calculator falls under the category: Financial / Trading Calculators.
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Primary Formula: Gold Lot Size
Lot Size = Risk Amount / (Stop Loss in Price Difference * Contract Size)
Component Formulas:
1. Risk Amount
Risk Amount = Account Balance * (Risk Percentage / 100)
Account Balance: The total equity in your trading account.
Risk Percentage: The percentage of your account you want to risk (e.g., enter 1 for 1% risk).
2. Stop Loss in Price Difference
Stop Loss in Price Difference = Absolute Value(Entry Price – Stop Loss Price)
Entry Price: The price at which you buy or sell gold.
Stop Loss Price: The price at which your trade will be automatically closed to prevent further loss.
3. Contract Size
Contract Size = 100
Gold Lot Size Quick Reference Table
| Account Balance (USD) | Risk Percentage | Stop Loss (USD) | Contract Size | Risk Amount (USD) | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | 1% | 5 | 100 | 10 | 0.02 |
| 5,000 | 2% | 10 | 100 | 100 | 0.10 |
| 10,000 | 1% | 15 | 100 | 100 | 0.07 |
| 20,000 | 1.5% | 8 | 100 | 300 | 0.38 |
| 50,000 | 2% | 12 | 100 | 1,000 | 0.83 |
Example
Suppose you have an account balance of 5,000 USD, you want to risk 2% of your account, and you set your stop loss at 10 USD from your entry price.
Risk Amount = 5,000 * (2 / 100) = 100 USD
Contract Size = 100
Stop Loss in Price Difference = 10 USD
Lot Size = 100 / (10 * 100) = 0.10 lots
This means you should open a trade size of 0.10 lots to match your risk settings.
Most Common FAQs
Lot size directly affects how much you gain or lose per price movement in gold. Correct lot sizing helps manage risk and prevent large losses.
For XAU/USD, the standard contract size is 100 troy ounces per lot.
Not always. Lot size should be adjusted based on your account balance, chosen risk percentage, and the stop loss for each trade.