POSITION SIZER

📊 POSITION SIZER - DUAL RISK MANAGEMENT (Long/Short) v5.1

🎯 WHAT IS THIS?
Professional risk management tool that automatically calculates the optimal position size for LONG and SHORT trades. Supports Forex, Stocks, Futures, Index CFDs, and Cryptocurrencies.

✨ KEY FEATURES
✅ Dual Risk Management - Independent calculations for Long and Short positions
✅ Auto/Manual Margin - Leverage control from 1x to 20x
✅ 5 Instruments - Forex, Stocks, Futures, CFDs, Crypto
✅ 2 SL Methods - Dynamic ATR or Structural (Highs/Lows)
✅ Complete Panel - 35+ real-time metrics
✅ Cost Calculation - Commission and Spread included
✅ Partial TP - Close profits at multiple points
✅ SL/TP Lines - Visual levels on chart

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⚙️ QUICK START

Open Pine Script Editor in TradingView

Create new indicator (+ → Scripts → Indicator)

Delete default code

Paste indicator code

Press Alt+Enter or Add to Chart

Panel appears automatically

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📋 MAIN INPUTS

1️⃣ CONFIGURATION
├─ 💰 Capital Total: Your trading capital
├─ ⚠️ Risk %: Risk per trade (recommended 0.5%-1%)
├─ 📊 Direction: Long/Short/Both
├─ 🧮 Auto Margin: Enable automatic leverage
└─ ⚡ Leverage Factor: 1x-20x multiplier

2️⃣ SL/TP STRATEGY
├─ 🛑 SL/TP Method: ATR or Structural
├─ 🎯 Risk:Reward Ratio: Example 2.0 = 1:2
├─ ATR Multiplier: If method = ATR
├─ Lookback Candles: If method = Structural
└─ SL Buffer: Extra safety distance in pips

3️⃣ COSTS (OPTIONAL)
├─ 💸 Include Commission: Add trading costs
└─ 📊 Include Spread: Add spread costs

4️⃣ INSTRUMENTS
├─ Asset Type: Forex/Stocks/Futures/CFDs/Crypto
└─ Lot Display: Micro/Mini/Standard/All (Forex only)

5️⃣ DISPLAY
├─ Show Panel: On/Off
├─ Show SL/TP Lines: On/Off
└─ Panel Position: Top/Bottom × Left/Right

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📊 PANEL EXPLANATION

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🎯 [Method] Calculator - Calculation method used
[Entry Status] - Auto/Manual/Out of Range

CONFIGURATION:
💰 Capital: Your total capital
⚠️ Risk: Money at risk per trade
📊 R:R: Risk/Reward ratio
🎲 Min. WR: Minimum win rate to break even
🏦 Max Margin: Maximum investment allowed

LONG SECTION:
🛑 SL | Price | Pips | % | Risk USD
🎯 TP | Price | Pips | % | Profit USD
💰 Nominal Value: Total investment USD
📊 Capital Used: Percentage of capital used
⚡ Leverage: Position multiplier
📦 Size: Lots/Shares/Contracts/Units

SHORT SECTION:
(Identical to LONG but inverted)

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💡 PRACTICAL EXAMPLES

EXAMPLE 1: Forex Day Trader
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Capital: $2,000
Risk: 1% = $20 per trade
Method: ATR (2.0x, Period 14)
R:R: 2.0 (1:2)
Result:
├─ SL: 50 pips
├─ TP: 100 pips
├─ Size: 1 Micro lot
└─ Max Profit: $40 (Risk $20)

EXAMPLE 2: Stock Swing Trader
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Capital: $25,000
Risk: 0.5% = $125 per trade
R:R: 3.0 (1:3)
Auto Margin: 1.5x
Result:
├─ SL: $190 (5 pips distance)
├─ TP: $210 (15 pips - 3x risk)
├─ Shares: 25 units
└─ Max Profit: $375 (Risk $125)

EXAMPLE 3: Crypto Scalper
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Capital: $1,000
Risk: 2% = $20 per trade
Auto Margin: 5x
Result:
├─ SL: $150 distance
├─ TP: $225 distance
├─ Units: 0.0001 BTC
└─ Max Profit: $30 (Risk $20)

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❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What does "1% Risk" mean?
A: You lose maximum 1% of capital per trade.
Capital $10,000 → Max loss $100

Q: ATR vs Structural - Which is better?
A: ATR = Based on volatility (dynamic)
Structural = Based on price levels (static)
Use ATR for volatile, Structural for ranging markets

Q: How do I enable auto leverage?
A: 1. Enable "Auto Margin Calculation"
2. Set "Leverage Factor" (1x-20x)
3. Margin calculates automatically

Q: Do costs affect SL/TP?
A: NO. Costs are informational only.
They reduce profits, not risk.

Q: Why is my position size so small?
A: Low risk %, wide SL, or small capital.
Solution: Increase risk % (carefully) or tighten SL

Q: Does it work on all timeframes?
A: YES. Better on D1, H4, H1.
Avoid very low timeframes (<5 min) due to spread

Q: What is "Min. WR"?
A: Minimum win rate to break even.
R:R 1:2 requires 33% win rate
R:R 1:3 requires 25% win rate

Q: Can I use for backtesting?
A: YES. Manually validate your strategy historically.

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⚡ TIPS & TRICKS

COMPARE SCENARIOS
├─ Try different R:R ratios
├─ Adjust leverage factors
└─ Watch how position size changes

VALIDATE YOUR STRATEGY
├─ Enter real price levels
├─ Compare theoretical vs actual
└─ Adjust based on market conditions

OPTIMIZE FOR YOUR STYLE
├─ Scalpers: Risk 2%, R:R 1:1
├─ Day Traders: Risk 1%, R:R 1:2
└─ Swing: Risk 0.5%, R:R 1:3

MONITOR COSTS
├─ Enable commission and spread
├─ See impact on profits
└─ Compare different brokers

USE AUTO MARGIN WISELY
├─ Keep safe capital aside
├─ Use 1.5x-2x only if needed
└─ Never use maximum (20x too risky)

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🔧 TROUBLESHOOTING

❌ Panel doesn't appear
✅ Solution: Ensure "Show Panel" = On

❌ Text too small
✅ Solution: Increase "Panel Font Size"

❌ Lines not visible
✅ Solution: Enable "Show SL/TP Lines"

❌ Position size is 0
✅ Solution: Increase capital or reduce SL distance

❌ Forex not calculating correctly
✅ Solution: Select Asset Type = "Forex"

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📚 RECOMMENDED LEARNING

Study Position Sizing
└─ Search: "Position Sizing" on YouTube

Understand Risk:Reward
└─ Search: "Risk Reward Ratio" on Google

Practice on Demo
└─ Always demo before real account

Do Manual Backtesting
└─ Validate strategy historically

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📝 CHANGELOG

V5.1 (CURRENT)
✅ Auto Margin Calculation fix
✅ 5 instrument support
✅ Improved Cost Calculation
✅ Optimized Panel (35+ metrics)

V5.0
✅ Advanced Modularity
✅ Manual/Auto Margin Support
✅ Configurable Leverage

V4.0
✅ Complete Panel
✅ Two SL/TP Methods

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⚠️ DISCLAIMER

📌 IMPORTANT:
├─ NOT financial advice
├─ NO profit guarantee
├─ Use at your own risk
├─ ALWAYS use stop losses
├─ Practice on DEMO first
└─ Trading has risk of total loss

Author is NOT responsible for losses or gains.
Each trader is responsible for their decisions.

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🎉 READY TO TRADE!

With this tool you have a professional position
sizing system. Remember the basics:

DISCIPLINE - Follow your plan

RISK - Never risk more than 1% per trade

PATIENCE - Don't go all-in every trade

ANALYSIS - Validate before entering

Good luck with your trading! 📈

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📞 SUPPORT

For issues or suggestions:

Ensure you're using Pine Script v6

Check that code compiles without errors

Provide detailed problem description

Happy Trading! 🚀