Stock Indices
HK50 Position Size Calculator
The HK50 (Hang Seng Index) is the leading benchmark for Hong Kong equities and a key proxy for Chinese economic growth. It is highly sensitive to Beijing regulatory decisions and US-China relations, creating some of the widest daily ranges of any global index.
Key Facts
▸ Point value: $1 per point per standard lot (HKD-denominated — check broker)
▸ Average daily range: 300–800 points
▸ High sensitivity to China tech regulatory news
▸ Key drivers: China growth data, PBOC policy, US-China relations, Hong Kong politics
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
✓ SAFE2.50
Standard Lots
Total Risk
$500.00
R:R Ratio
1:1.00
Stop Pips
200.0
Daily Risk Budget
Used of daily target 0.00% of 1.0%
Safe trades remaining today 2
Worked Example — HK50 at $10,000 Account, 1% Risk
Static Preview| Account Balance | $10,000 |
| Risk Percentage | 1% |
| Dollar Risk Amount | $100 |
| Stop Loss Distance | 50 points |
| HK50 Pip Value | ≈ $0.13 per standard lot |
| Calculation | $100 ÷ (50 × $0.13) |
| Lot Size | ≈ 15.38 standard lots |
Approximate values. Actual pip value varies by broker contract. Use the interactive calculator above for exact figures.
HK50 Position Sizing — FAQ
How do I calculate position size for HK50? +
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 HK50? +
Point value: $1 per point per standard lot (HKD-denominated — check broker)
How much should I risk per HK50 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 HK50? +
High sensitivity to China tech regulatory news