Futures Risk Calculator
Futures Risk Calculator
One Bad Trade Shouldn't Blow Your Account
The #1 reason futures traders blow accounts isn't bad strategy ā it's bad position sizing.
You know you should risk 1-2% per trade. But what does that actually mean in contracts? This calculator tells you instantly ā and then goes much further.
What You Get ā 14 Integrated Sheets, One Professional Toolkit
šÆ Position Size Calculator
Enter 4 numbers ā account size, risk %, entry, and stop loss. Get exact contract count, dollar risk, leverage ratio, and R:R ratio in seconds. Pre-loaded specs for 30 futures instruments (ES, NQ, CL, GC, and more). Built-in over-leverage warnings with color-coded risk status.
š ATR-Based Position Sizing
When you don't have a clear support/resistance stop, use the ATR(14) from your charting platform. Compare 1Ć through 3Ć ATR stop distances side by side to find the position size that fits your risk tolerance.
š„ Portfolio Heat Map
Track aggregate risk across all open positions in one view. See total dollar risk, percentage of account, and alerts when you cross 3% or 5% thresholds.
ā ļø Risk of Ruin & š Kelly Criterion
Enter your win rate and average R multiple. See the probability of losing your entire account at different risk levels. Calculate the mathematically optimal risk fraction with Full Kelly, Half Kelly, and Quarter Kelly ā plus a growth comparison across strategies.
š² Trade Expectancy Analyzer
Calculate expected value per trade, profit factor, and break-even win rate. Includes a 12-month compounded projection table showing how your account grows over time.
š¢ Prop Firm Rules Tracker
Enter your daily loss limit and max drawdown. Monitor cumulative P&L with built-in alerts as you approach 50%, 75%, and 90% of your limits. Shows max losing trades before hitting the wall.
š® Scenario Modeling & š Trade Journal
Best case, base case, and worst case account projections over 12 months. Plus a 50-row trade journal with automatic calculation of win rate, profit factor, expectancy, largest win/loss, and average R multiple.
What's Inside ā Complete Sheet List
1. Dashboard ā Key metrics, quick navigation, formula reference
2. How to Use ā Step-by-step walkthrough for every sheet
3. Position Sizing ā Core calculator with 5 input sections
4. ATR Analysis ā ATR-based stop comparison (5 multipliers)
5. Contract Specs ā 30 instruments with margin, tick, and point values
6. Portfolio Heat ā Aggregate risk across all positions
7. Risk of Ruin ā Ruin probability at 7 risk levels
8. Kelly Criterion ā Optimal position sizing + growth comparison
9. Expectancy ā EV analysis + 12-month projection
10. Prop Firm Rules ā Challenge tracker + daily trade log
11. Scenario Model ā Best/Base/Worst case projections
12. Trade Journal ā 50-row log with 12 auto-calculated stats
13. Streak Analysis ā Win/loss probability tables + drawdown analysis
14. Settings & Changelog ā Customizable defaults + version history
What Makes This Different
- 30 pre-loaded contract specs ā ES, NQ, YM, CL, GC, SI, 6E, BTC, and 23 more instruments with correct margin, tick, and point values
- Advanced formulas throughout ā INDEX/MATCH lookups, IFERROR wrappers, conditional risk status, cross-sheet references
- Data validation dropdowns ā Instrument selection, trade direction (Long/Short), no free-text where a list works
- Color-coded risk indicators ā Blue input cells, white calculated cells, green/yellow/red status flags
- Print-ready formatting ā All sheets are formatted for clean printing
- Professional design ā Dark navy headers, alternating row colors, consistent typography
Who It's For
Futures traders who want to size positions mathematically instead of guessing. Whether you're trading ES on a prop firm account or running multiple instruments from a personal account, this toolkit replaces mental math with precision.
Technical Details
- Compatible with Excel, Google Sheets, and LibreOffice Calc
- XLSX format ā no special software or plugins needed
- All formulas included ā just enter your data and read results
- Works offline once downloaded
Recent Updates
- v2.0 (Apr 2026): Complete overhaul ā expanded from 1 sheet to 14 integrated sheets. Added: Portfolio Heat Map, Risk of Ruin calculator, Kelly Criterion optimizer, Expectancy analyzer with 12-month projections, Prop Firm Rules tracker with daily trade log, Scenario Modeling with best/base/worst case, 50-row Trade Journal with 12 auto-calculated statistics, Streak & Drawdown analysis, Settings page, complete How-to guide, and Changelog. All sheets feature professional formatting, data validation dropdowns, INDEX/MATCH cross-sheet lookups, and color-coded risk indicators.
š”ļø 30-Day Money Back Guarantee
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Instant digital download ā¢ Works with Excel, Google Sheets & LibreOffice