DE40 (DAX) Lot Size Calculator for Hantec Trader

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The DE40 (DAX) offers clean position sizing compared to other indices - with $1 per point per lot, calculations are refreshingly simple. No complex contract multipliers or odd pip values to wrestle with. The 200-point average daily range is crucial for your stop placement strategy. This isn't forex where 20-30 pip stops work; you need breathing room. I typically use 40-80 point stops depending on the setup, with 50-60 points being the sweet spot for swing trades. Going tighter often means getting whipsawed by normal DAX volatility. Here's how the math works: With a $10,000 account at 1% risk ($100), using a 50-point stop, you can trade 2 lots (100 ÷ 50 = 2). Each point move costs you $2, so hitting your 50-point stop loses exactly $100. Scale up to 2% risk ($200) with the same stop, and you're trading 4 lots. The beauty is the linear relationship - double the risk, double the position size. For Hantec's prop rules, the DE40 fits well. The 5% daily loss limit gives you multiple attempts at your 1-2% per trade risk. The 200-point daily range means you can typically find 2-3 solid setups without overtrading. The 10% profit target is achievable with the DAX's trending nature - a good trend day can give you 100-150 points if you position size conservatively and let winners run. Just remember: the DAX can gap significantly overnight, especially around German economic data or ECB announcements. Size accordingly when holding through these events.

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