Knowledge base

Position Sizing

Deciding exactly how much money to put into a single trade or investment.

Explain like I’m 5

  • It is the most important rule in risk management.
  • Good position sizing ensures that no single loss can wipe you out.
  • A common rule is never to risk more than 1% or 2% of your capital on one trade.

Real-world example

You have ₹1 Lakh. You decide to put only ₹5,000 into a risky small-cap stock. That ₹5,000 is your 'position size'.