DE40 (DAX) Lot Size Calculator for The5ers

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DE40 position sizing is refreshingly simple compared to other indices - each point move equals $1 per lot, eliminating the contract multiplier confusion you get with US indices. The 200-point average daily range means you need to size for volatility that can easily hit your stops if you're not careful. For stop loss placement, consider that DE40 regularly moves 80-120 points during active sessions. A 50-point stop is reasonable for scalping, while swing trades might need 100-150 points. Don't go tighter than 30 points unless you're trading around major support/resistance. Worked example: On a $100k account, 1% risk ($1,000) with a 50-point stop means 2 lots maximum (50 points × 2 lots × $1 = $1,000 risk). For 2% risk, you could go up to 4 lots with the same stop. If you're using a wider 100-point stop for a swing trade, 1% risk drops you to 1 lot, while 2% risk allows 2 lots. DE40 suits The5ers' rules well. The 3% daily loss limit gives you room for multiple trades, and the instrument's liquidity means you won't get gapped out of positions often. However, watch the overlap sessions - European open can see 60+ point moves in minutes. The 200-point daily range means you can easily hit profit targets, but also means you need disciplined position sizing to survive the choppy periods. Most successful DE40 traders on prop firms stick to 1-1.5% risk per trade to account for the instrument's tendency to whipsaw around key levels.

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