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Step-by-step guides to every calculation traders need — position sizing, pip values, risk/reward, margin, drawdown, and more. All free.

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How to Calculate Position Size in Forex — Step-by-Step Guide

Learn exactly how to calculate position size in forex trading. Includes the formula, worked examples for $1K–$25K accounts, and mistakes that blow accounts.

10 min readApril 8, 2026

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How-To Guide9 min

What Is Pip Value? How to Calculate It for Any Forex Pair

Full guide to pip value in forex: what a pip is, the formula for all pair types, and why pip value is the most important number in risk management.

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How-To Guide9 min

How to Calculate Profit and Loss in Forex Trading

Step-by-step guide to calculating forex profit and loss before and after a trade. Formula, worked examples for long and short trades, and the true cost of spread and commission.

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How-To Guide10 min

How to Calculate Risk/Reward Ratio in Trading (With Examples)

Learn to calculate risk/reward ratio for any trade. Includes the formula, worked examples, the minimum R:R you need to be profitable, and how win rate and R:R interact.

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How-To Guide9 min

How to Calculate Forex Margin (Required Margin, Free Margin & Margin Level)

Learn to calculate required margin, used margin, free margin, and margin level in forex. Includes worked examples for three leverage levels and when margin calls happen.

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Comparison6 min

TradeCalc vs MyFxBook Calculator: Which Is Better for Traders? (2026)

Honest side-by-side comparison of TradeCalc and MyFxBook's forex calculators. We compare features, schema markup, multi-asset support, speed, and which tool fits each trader type.

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Comparison7 min

Best Forex Position Size Calculators in 2026 (Ranked & Reviewed)

We tested 5 forex position size calculators and ranked them by accuracy, features, multi-asset support, and speed. Find the best one for your account size and trading style.

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Complete Guide12 min

Forex Risk Management: The Complete Guide for 2026

The complete guide to forex risk management: the six pillars, position sizing, stop loss strategies, drawdown limits, risk/reward ratios, and the exact tools professional traders use.

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How-To Guide8 min

What Is a Pip in Forex? The Complete Beginner's Guide

A pip is the smallest unit of price movement in forex. This beginner guide explains exactly what a pip is, how much it is worth, and why every trader must understand it before placing a trade.

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How-To Guide8 min

Forex Lot Sizes Explained: Standard, Mini, Micro & Nano Lots

Understand every forex lot size — standard, mini, micro, and nano — how each affects your pip value and risk, and which lot size is appropriate for your account.

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How-To Guide9 min

What Is Leverage in Forex? How It Works, Risks & Examples

Leverage in forex lets you control large positions with a small deposit. This guide explains how leverage works, the margin it requires, the real risks, and how to use it without blowing your account.

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How-To Guide9 min

What Is a Stop Loss in Forex? How to Set It and Why It's Essential

A stop loss is the order that limits how much you can lose on a trade. This guide explains how stop losses work, how to place them at the right level, and why trading without one is statistically fatal.

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