This position size reference table shows the position size (shares) for a range of account size values, assuming a risk per trade of 1%, an entry price of ₹100 and a stop-loss price of ₹95. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Position Size Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Account size | Position size (shares) | Amount at risk |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,50,000 | 500 | ₹2,500 |
| ₹5,00,000 | 1,000 | ₹5,000 |
| ₹7,50,000 | 1,500 | ₹7,500 |
| ₹10,00,000 | 2,000 | ₹10,000 |
| ₹15,00,000 | 3,000 | ₹15,000 |
| ₹20,00,000 | 4,000 | ₹20,000 |
| ₹30,00,000 | 6,000 | ₹30,000 |
| ₹50,00,000 | 10,000 | ₹50,000 |
| ₹70,00,000 | 14,000 | ₹70,000 |
| ₹1,00,00,000 | 20,000 | ₹1,00,000 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your account size and read across to the position size (shares). For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Position Size Calculator for a precise answer.
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