Why the executable lot matters
Theoretical position size can fall between broker lot steps. EdgeSync rounds down, then recalculates actual risk, stop-loss value and entered-target P/L from the same executable position.
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Plan before execution
A complete mathematical plan is not a prediction.
The Trade Planner connects risk, stop distance, executable lot size, pip value and R:R so the numbers reconcile before an order is placed.
Risk + stop belong togetherThe same risk budget produces a different lot size when the stop distance changes.
R:R is structure, not probabilityA larger reward multiple does not by itself imply a higher chance of success.
Pip value follows sizeOnce the rounded position is known, pip and tick value become part of the same plan.
Costs still matterSpread, commission and slippage are not included in the theoretical break-even rate.
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Trade planning questions
What is a trade planner?
A trade planner combines the key numbers for a user-supplied setup—risk, stop distance, position size, target distance and R:R—so they can be reviewed together before execution.
How do I calculate position size before a trade?
Choose your account risk and stop distance. The planner determines the monetary loss per lot, calculates the theoretical lot size and rounds down to the valid broker lot step.
How do I plan risk on XAUUSD?
Enter balance, risk, entry, stop and target. EdgeSync’s default Gold specification uses a 100 troy oz contract, 0.10 pip size and 0.01 tick size; broker values can be overridden.
Why is my actual risk lower than selected risk?
Broker lot steps can prevent the exact theoretical size from being executable. The planner rounds down rather than up and recalculates the actual monetary risk.
How much would the entered target be worth?
The target scenario uses the same rounded executable position as the stop-loss calculation. It is a mathematical P/L at the entered target, not an expected or guaranteed profit.
Does a complete plan mean I should enter the trade?
No. A complete plan means the supplied numbers reconcile. It does not assess setup quality, probability, market direction or whether a trade is advisable.
For educational and risk-planning purposes only. Calculations are estimates and may vary by broker specifications, account currency, spreads, commissions, slippage and execution conditions. Verify your broker’s contract specifications before trading. A complete trade plan does not imply that a trade is advisable or likely to succeed.