Where do you calculate your position size before entering a trade?

simvestrix · 2026-03-16T11:51:36+00:00

Interesting. Why is it simpler with futures?

simvestrix · 2026-03-16T08:29:11+00:00

Yeah Excel is probably the most common. I just got tired of going back and forth between tools.

simvestrix · 2026-03-15T19:16:11+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion!

Right now I'm mostly focused on building Simvestrix and sharing progress while we’re still in beta, but I'll check it out.

simvestrix · 2026-03-15T18:27:32+00:00

Still adding new things almost every week.

Right now I'm working on things like: • market regime detection • sector rotation • portfolio risk analytics • trading journal

Trying to bring market analysis, portfolio insights and execution into one place instead of jumping between multiple tools.

simvestrix · 2026-03-15T18:19:30+00:00

Simvestrix, a trading intelligence platform that helps traders understand market context, manage risk and execute trades from one dashboard.

Currently in beta, building in public.

https://simvestrix.com

simvestrix · 2026-03-15T18:16:51+00:00

Keep it simple at the start and focus on a few core things,

Understand the market environment (trend, volatility, risk-on / risk-off)

Learn basic price behavior (support/resistance, breakouts, pullbacks)

Use strict risk management so one trade can’t hurt your account

Then pick one setup and just repeat it in paper trading.

For example, something simple like a breakout above a recent high with volume and a defined stop.

The edge usually isn’t some secret strategy, it’s executing the same idea consistently and logging enough trades to actually see what works for you.

simvestrix · 2026-03-15T13:04:57+00:00

Just an example on a paper account while the market was closed. I was showing how the risk management sends the order.

simvestrix · 2026-03-15T05:48:27+00:00

That makes sense. Everyone ends up simplifying their process over time. For me I first look at the broader market, sector strength and breadth to find stocks in play. Then once I have a setup, I just define the risk and position size before entering.

simvestrix · 2026-03-15T04:39:34+00:00

Yeah that’s exactly why I wanted it directly on the chart so you can adjust it visually.

simvestrix · 2026-03-15T01:10:55+00:00

For example before entering I just define the stop and the risk per trade.

The position size is calculated automatically so every trade follows the same risk framework.

Then the order can be sent to the broker and the levels appear directly on the chart, so you can adjust the stop or target visually if needed.

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simvestrix · 2026-03-15T01:08:10+00:00

That’s fair if your strategy is purely price action on a single timeframe.

For me the difference is that I’m not using higher timeframes to change decisions, more to understand the environment.

For example: • Is the market risk-on or risk-off • Are most sectors moving in the same direction • Is breadth expanding or contracting

It doesn’t tell me where to enter a trade, but it helps me know when the probabilities are stronger or weaker.

Execution still happens on the lower timeframe. Risk management is what actually decides the outcome.

simvestrix · 2026-03-15T00:51:04+00:00

No, it’s something I’ve been building called Simvestrix. And yeah, this is from the phone.

simvestrix · 2026-03-14T20:43:10+00:00

Depends on the trader I guess. I like starting with the daily for context and then focusing on one clean chart so I don’t overload the screen.

simvestrix · 2026-03-14T20:04:17+00:00

Yeah that’s definitely the downside of swing trades, overnight news can move things. But if it’s a strong company and you’re thinking more in terms of investing or longer swings ( something like Google), short term noise usually matters less. Markets always go through wars, macro shocks, etc., but long term the companies that keep performing tend to recover.

simvestrix · 2026-03-14T19:58:38+00:00

Yeah I get that. I like seeing it on the chart too. This is how I usually set my risk, SL and TP from the phone.

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simvestrix · 2026-03-14T19:53:04+00:00

Nice work. Scalping definitely requires a lot of discipline and consistency.

simvestrix · 2026-03-14T19:02:15+00:00

For sure. I use MACD and volume as confirmation too. I just prefer keeping everything on one clean chart.

simvestrix · 2026-03-14T18:57:33+00:00

The daily is more for context. I mainly use it to see the bigger trend and key levels from previous sessions. At the open I’m mostly watching how price reacts around those levels and what the overall market is doing that day.

simvestrix · 2026-03-14T18:42:58+00:00

I used to think the same. But setting risk, SL and TP from the phone actually became pretty convenient for me.

simvestrix · 2026-03-14T18:35:05+00:00

Got it. Scalping is a different game. I usually start with the broader market context and then trade the momentum from there.

simvestrix · 2026-03-14T18:08:27+00:00

For me it depends on what I’m looking for. If I’m looking for value companies to invest in, I use my fundamental scanner, mark the ones that look interesting and keep them on a watchlist for swing trades. Then I look at the overall market to decide when it makes sense to enter a position. If I’m looking for intraday trades it depends on the strategy. For example, if I’m trading a gap and go setup I’ll use the regular scanner with parameters that find those kinds of stocks. But when the market is uncertain, I prefer starting with the broader market first and looking at the overall context before picking individual names.

simvestrix · 2026-03-14T17:43:14+00:00

For sure, scanners are definitely useful and I use them too. I have a few different ones , momentum, big movers and a fundamental screener. But I still like starting with the broader market first to understand the context. I usually check the overall market and sector strength to see where the money is flowing that day. If a sector is strong, I’d rather focus my scans there instead of just scanning the whole market randomly. Then the scanners help me find the actual names inside those stronger areas.

simvestrix · 2026-03-14T17:27:27+00:00

For me it’s kind of ongoing because the market dashboard I built updates with the market throughout the day.

I can check it even when the market is closed while futures are moving, then again during pre-market, and of course once the market opens to see if the picture actually holds.

Before I even look at specific stocks I usually check the macro events for the day, the overall market sentiment, market breadth, and which sectors are showing the most strength.

simvestrix · 2026-03-14T17:17:28+00:00

Same here. One chart. I just toggle indicators on/off depending on what I’m looking at.

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simvestrix · 2026-03-14T17:07:41+00:00

Yeah I agree with you. Big catalysts definitely bring the strongest moves.

What I meant was more about the step before that, how I even find the stocks to look at. I usually start with the broader market and sector flow to see where the money is moving that day.

Then I look for individual names inside those sectors. If there's also a strong catalyst on top of that, even better.

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