Stock Indices
UK100 Position Size Calculator
The UK100 (FTSE 100) tracks the 100 largest companies on the London Stock Exchange. Heavily weighted in energy and financials, it correlates with GBP/USD and commodity prices. Daily ranges of 50–150 points require precise lot sizing.
Key Facts
▸ Point value: $1 per point per standard lot (GBP-denominated — check broker conversion)
▸ Average daily range: 50–150 points
▸ Over 70% of FTSE revenue comes from outside the UK
▸ Key drivers: BoE, GBP strength, commodity prices, global risk 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
✓ SAFE10.00
Standard Lots
Total Risk
$500.00
R:R Ratio
1:1.00
Stop Pips
50.0
Daily Risk Budget
Used of daily target 0.00% of 1.0%
Safe trades remaining today 2
Worked Example — UK100 at $10,000 Account, 1% Risk
Static Preview| Account Balance | $10,000 |
| Risk Percentage | 1% |
| Dollar Risk Amount | $100 |
| Stop Loss Distance | 50 points |
| UK100 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.
UK100 Position Sizing — FAQ
How do I calculate position size for UK100? +
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 UK100? +
Point value: $1 per point per standard lot (GBP-denominated — check broker conversion)
How much should I risk per UK100 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 UK100? +
Over 70% of FTSE revenue comes from outside the UK