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Position-Size Math: Lot, Pip & Tick Values

Forex webinar on position size math with charts and presenter

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Quick Overview

Getting position size forex calculations right is the backbone of risk control. One standard lot equals 100 000 currency units, so a single pip (0.0001) on EUR/USD moves $10 in profit or loss. MT4 converts that pip into account currency automatically, but only after you set the correct lot volume in the order ticket blueberrymarkets.com. Adding tick value awareness from futures markets tightens the link between forex and CFD pricing, keeping this webinar squarely in the “factual-information” safe-harbour under FAIS and FSCA rules.

What You’ll Learn

  1. Lot, mini-lot & micro-lot math — how 1.00, 0.10 and 0.01 lots translate into notional exposure and why leverage magnifies each pip swing primexbt.com.

  2. Pip & pipette value formulas — quick mental shortcut: (0.0001 ÷ exchange rate) × lot size × notional units

  3. Position-size calculator demo — using the free Myfxbook tool to match risk %, stop-loss distance & lot size without spreadsheets

  4. Tick values in CFD/futures pairs — why CME sets fixed minimum price moves and how those convert back into pip equivalents

  5. MT4 Trade tab walk-through — verifying live pip value conversions and equity impact (no strategy code shared).

Why It Matters

A precise position size forex framework helps traders avoid margin calls and aligns with the FSCA’s disclosure focus on leverage and notional risk fsca.co.za. Mis-calculating by even one decimal place can triple exposure and wipe an account in a single high-volatility tick.

Speaker

Brandon Lurie — professional trader, analyst and RE 5 candidate, best-known for turning complex platform mechanics into plain-language, FSCA-compliant tutorials.

Extra Resources

Disclaimer: This webinar provides general, factual information and does not constitute financial advice as defined in the FAIS Act. Margin trading carries risk. Always consult a licensed FSP before acting on factual data presented.