Leverage Optimizer
Recommend safe maximum leverage based on account size and drawdown.
Inputs
Total capital you plan to allocate to this trade.
1 - 1000+
R:R is computed from entry, stop, and take-profit.
0 - 100
Estimated total fees for entry + exit as a percent of notional.
Use 0.5 for half-Kelly to reduce risk.
About this calculator
This leverage optimizer uses a Kelly-criterion based approach. It computes reward-to-risk (R:R) from your entry, stop, and take-profit. It then estimates the raw Kelly fraction from your win rate and R:R, adjusts for fees, and converts that fraction into an optimal leverage using your stop distance. You may scale down the Kelly fraction (e.g., half-Kelly) to reduce risk. If the resulting leverage exceeds your max leverage, it is capped. Always consider slippage, volatility, and real-world execution.