Enter your account size, entry, and stop. The calculator gives you exact shares, dollar risk, R:R, and a full gate compliance check.
The 1% Rule — Non-Negotiable
Never risk more than 1% of your account on a single trade. 20 consecutive losses at 1% = 82% of account remaining. At 5% = 36% remaining. At 10% = 12% remaining. The 1% rule keeps you in the game long enough to develop an edge.
Swing Trade Inputs
Your total account value — not just free cash
Recommended: 1%. Never above 2% per trade.
Hard stop — where you exit if wrong
Per share (contract = premium × 100)
Per share — 1 contract = premium × 100
Buying options: max loss is 100% of premium paid
Results
Enter entry and stop prices to see your position size
Gate Compliance Check
Survival Math — Consecutive Loss Scenarios
Account remaining after N consecutive losses
Position sizing is for educational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Options trading involves substantial risk of loss. · OPERATOR Trading · operatortrading.com