OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Risk Size Calculator - Indices/Metals
This indicator is a universal position sizing tool that automatically calculates how many contracts or units to trade based on your defined dollar risk and stop size, while intelligently adapting to the asset you’re trading.
Key Features
Works on any asset: indices, metals, futures, stocks, crypto, etc.
Auto stop interpretation:
Metals (GC, MGC, SI, SIL, etc.) → Ticks
Everything else → Points
Single stop input (no switching between points/ticks manually)
Auto preset stops per asset class (optional)
Uses TradingView’s native contract data (pointvalue, mintick) for accuracy
Clean, readable top-right panel with:
Risk ($)
Stop (Points or Ticks, auto-labeled)
Contracts / Units
Actual Risk ($)
Optional manual $-per-point override for edge cases or custom instruments
Designed for fast execution with zero mental math and minimal chart disruption.
Key Features
Works on any asset: indices, metals, futures, stocks, crypto, etc.
Auto stop interpretation:
Metals (GC, MGC, SI, SIL, etc.) → Ticks
Everything else → Points
Single stop input (no switching between points/ticks manually)
Auto preset stops per asset class (optional)
Uses TradingView’s native contract data (pointvalue, mintick) for accuracy
Clean, readable top-right panel with:
Risk ($)
Stop (Points or Ticks, auto-labeled)
Contracts / Units
Actual Risk ($)
Optional manual $-per-point override for edge cases or custom instruments
Designed for fast execution with zero mental math and minimal chart disruption.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.