Stock Indices
NAS100 Position Size Calculator
The NAS100 (Nasdaq 100) is dominated by mega-cap tech stocks (Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta). Its daily range of 200–600 points and sensitivity to interest rate changes make precise position sizing critical for tech-index traders.
Key Facts
▸ Point value: $1 per point per standard lot
▸ Average daily range: 200–600 points — higher than Dow
▸ Top-heavy: top 10 stocks account for ~55% of index weight
▸ Key drivers: Fed rates, Big Tech earnings, AI/semiconductor news, inflation data
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 — NAS100 at $10,000 Account, 1% Risk
Static Preview| Account Balance | $10,000 |
| Risk Percentage | 1% |
| Dollar Risk Amount | $100 |
| Stop Loss Distance | 100 points |
| NAS100 Pip Value | ≈ $1.00 per standard lot |
| Calculation | $100 ÷ (100 × $1) |
| Lot Size | ≈ 1.00 standard lots |
Approximate values. Actual pip value varies by broker contract. Use the interactive calculator above for exact figures.
NAS100 Position Sizing — FAQ
How do I calculate position size for NAS100? +
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 NAS100? +
Point value: $1 per point per standard lot
How much should I risk per NAS100 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 NAS100? +
Top-heavy: top 10 stocks account for ~55% of index weight