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Account capital
The total amount available in your trading account. If you have US$ 1,000 at the broker, that is the capital used in the calculation.
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Risk Calculator
Calculate your risk before entering a trade.
Understand how much each stop loss can affect your account, which risk level you are taking, and which lot size fits Ant, Wolf and Eagle.
How to use
How to use the Risk Calculator
Before entering a trade, you need to know how much of your account is at risk. The calculator shows how much money you may lose if the stop is hit and classifies that risk inside the Ant, Wolf and Eagle levels.
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Lot size
The trade volume. The larger the lot, the larger the gain or loss on each market movement.
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Stop loss in pips
The distance between your entry and the point where you accept closing the trade with a loss.
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Risk level
The calculator shows whether the risk is Eagle, Wolf or Ant, helping you protect capital.
Risk levels
What do the risk levels mean?
Inside Varejo Investidor, Ant, Wolf and Eagle help explain investor behavior under risk. The higher the risk per trade, the lower the margin for error.
Eagle
Conservative risk between 0.10% and 0.30% per trade. Prioritizes capital preservation and longevity.
Wolf
Moderate risk between 0.31% and 1.00% per trade. Seeks growth with control.
Ant
High risk above 1.00% per trade. The account becomes more vulnerable to negative streaks.
Value per pip
US$ 0.50 / pip
Trade risk
US$ 50.00
Risk percentage
5.00%
Classification
Ant — High risk
Account survival
Vulnerable account
Until account reaches zero
20 wrong trades
Consecutive wrong trades could take the account to zero.
70% drawdown
14 wrong trades
Consecutive wrong trades could take the account to a 70% loss.
Recommendation
You are trading with high risk. Reducing the lot can increase your market survival.
Recommended lot by level
Adjust the lot to protect capital.
Eagle
0.10% - 0.30%
0.001 - 0.003 lot
Wolf
0.31% - 1.00%
0.003 - 0.010 lot
Ant
> 1.00%
> 0.010 lot
Simulator
Account survival simulator.
See how many consecutive wrong trades would be needed to reach relevant losses.
-20%
Remaining capital: US$ 800.00
4 wrong trades
400 negative pips accumulated
-50%
Remaining capital: US$ 500.00
10 wrong trades
1000 negative pips accumulated
-70%
Remaining capital: US$ 300.00
14 wrong trades
1400 negative pips accumulated
Recovery
Loss recovery table.
| Loss | Remaining capital | Gain needed to recover |
|---|---|---|
| -10% | 90% | +11.11% |
| -20% | 80% | +25.00% |
| -30% | 70% | +42.86% |
| -40% | 60% | +66.67% |
| -50% | 50% | +100.00% |
| -60% | 40% | +150.00% |
| -70% | 30% | +233.33% |
| -80% | 20% | +400.00% |
| -90% | 10% | +900.00% |
Operational awareness
Vulnerable account
Current level
Ant — High risk
Risk per trade
5.00%
Account resistance
14 wrong trades
Sustainability
Low
Survival probability
Low
Risk management
Learn to trade with controlled risk.
Risk management is one of the foundations for surviving in the market. At Varejo Investidor, you learn to protect capital, calculate lot size, understand stop loss and evolve through Ant, Wolf and Eagle.
Disclaimer
This calculator is educational and uses a simplified pip-value rule. The real value may vary according to asset, broker, account type, account currency and market conditions. Trading Forex, crypto, indices and other assets involves risk and may result in losses.
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Varejo Investidor content is provided for educational and informational purposes only. The analyses, signals, examples, mentorships, consulting services, and materials presented do not constitute individualized investment advice, personalized financial consulting, a promise of profitability, or a guarantee of results. Operations in Forex, crypto assets, commodities, indices, and other markets involve risk and may result in losses. Each user is responsible for their own financial decisions and should evaluate their reality, goals, and risk tolerance before trading or investing.