Stock Indices
GER40 Position Size Calculator
The GER40 (DAX 40) is Europe's premier stock index, tracking 40 of Germany's largest companies. It is highly sensitive to ECB policy and Eurozone economic data. Daily ranges of 100–300 points require careful position sizing for European session traders.
Key Facts
▸ Point value: $1 per point per standard lot (EUR-denominated — check broker conversion)
▸ Average daily range: 100–300 points
▸ Heavily weighted in industrials, autos, and financials
▸ Key drivers: ECB, Eurozone PMI, German factory orders, US equity sentiment
POSITION SIZER
Multi-Asset Protocol
Trade90 Safety System Active
Your current account equity or challenge balance
Trade90 Safety System: 0.5% max per trade
Your planned trade entry price
Price where your trade idea is invalidated
Your target — used to calculate R:R ratio
Recommended Position
✓ SAFE3.33
Standard Lots
Total Risk
$500.00
R:R Ratio
1:1.00
Stop Pips
150.0
Daily Risk Budget
Used of daily target 0.00% of 1.0%
Safe trades remaining today 2
Worked Example — GER40 at $10,000 Account, 1% Risk
Static Preview| Account Balance | $10,000 |
| Risk Percentage | 1% |
| Dollar Risk Amount | $100 |
| Stop Loss Distance | 50 points |
| GER40 Pip Value | ≈ $0.12 per standard lot |
| Calculation | $100 ÷ (50 × $0.12) |
| Lot Size | ≈ 16.67 standard lots |
Approximate values. Actual pip value varies by broker contract. Use the interactive calculator above for exact figures.
GER40 Position Sizing — FAQ
How do I calculate position size for GER40? +
Enter your account balance, risk percentage (0.5%–2%), entry price, and stop loss. The calculator divides your dollar risk by the SL distance in pips × pip value to give you the exact lot size.
What is the pip value for GER40? +
Point value: $1 per point per standard lot (EUR-denominated — check broker conversion)
How much should I risk per GER40 trade? +
Professional and FTMO-funded traders typically risk 0.5%–1% per trade. Exceeding 2% per trade significantly increases drawdown severity and the psychological difficulty of recovery.
What is the average daily range for GER40? +
Heavily weighted in industrials, autos, and financials