MAP trading education
Learn the mechanics behind position sizing, account risk, risk-to-reward and disciplined MetaTrader 5 execution.
Trading education
Practical explanations designed to solve a real trading workflow problem before introducing a tool.
Risk-based lot size
Learn how account risk, Entry, Stop Loss, tick value and broker volume rules combine to produce a valid MetaTrader 5 lot size. Includes the formula, a worked example and common mistakes.
Read guideCore calculation
01Account value × Risk %
02Estimate loss for 1.00 lot
03Normalize to broker volume step
XAUUSD position sizing
Calculate broker-aware Gold volume from account risk, Entry and Stop Loss, with a complete worked example.
Read guideEssential terminology
Understand lots, pips, points, ticks, spread, equity, margin, Stop Loss, Take Profit and R multiples.
Read guideRisk methods
Compare fixed cash and percentage-based risk, including their behavior during drawdown and account growth.
Read guideEntry, SL and TP
Use Entry, Stop Loss and Take Profit to calculate R multiples, planned payoff and simplified break-even win rate.
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