SizeWise Blog

Expert insights on futures trading, position sizing, risk management, and everything you need to trade smarter.

Risk Management

The Position Sizing Formula I Use for Every Futures Trade

A complete breakdown of tick values, contract specs, and the exact math behind calculating position size for ES, NQ, CL, and more.

Jan 13, 2026 8 min read
Risk Management

How to Calculate Position Size for Futures Trading

Learn the essential formula for calculating position size based on your account risk, stop loss distance, and contract specifications.

Jan 13, 2026 5 min read
Psychology

The Psychology Behind Consistent Position Sizing

Why emotional trading leads to inconsistent position sizes and how automation can help you stay disciplined.

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Platform

NinjaTrader 8 Risk Management Best Practices

A deep dive into setting up proper risk management in NinjaTrader 8 with SizeWise integration.

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Strategy

Scaling Into Positions: When and How

Learn advanced position scaling techniques to maximize winners while maintaining proper risk management.

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