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Stop-Loss Price Calculator

Calculate exact stop-loss price corresponding to your maximum allowable rupee risk.

Stop-Loss Price Limit
₹490.00
Max Allowable Loss₹1000.00
Stop Distance (Points)10.00 pts
Position Size Checked100 Units

How the Calculation Works

Step 1: Input Valuation

Read parameters and compute total exposure: multiply order quantity by contract unit multiplier.

Step 2: Payoff & Boundary Evaluation

Evaluate terminal return at the selected target price using strict financial mathematical boundary logic.

Step 3: Frictional & Premium Netting

Deduct upfront capital commitments, taxes, or net debits to produce final net profit or loss realization.

Calculation Formula

Long Stop-Loss = Entry Price - [(Capital × Risk %) / Quantity]

Example Calculation

₹1,00,000 capital risking 1% on 100 shares bought at ₹400.

Outcome: Max Risk: ₹1,000.00 | Stop-Loss Price: ₹390.00 (10.00 pts stop distance)

Dividing allowable ₹1,000 loss by 100 shares permits a 10-point stop, placing stop-loss at ₹390.

Assumptions & Parameters

  • Stop order executes without extreme market slippage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why use a calculated stop-loss?

Prevents emotional exits by strictly tying price distance to your risk budget.

How is stop-loss distance calculated?

Risk budget in rupees divided by the quantity of shares traded.

Where should stop-loss be placed for short trades?

For short trades, stop-loss is placed above the entry price: Entry + (Risk / Quantity).

What is slippage on stop-loss orders?

The difference between your stop trigger price and the actual execution fill during fast market moves.

Can a stop-loss guarantee against all losses?

No. Overnight market gaps can jump past your stop level, causing execution at the open price.

Should stop-loss be adjusted during a trade?

Only trail it in the direction of profit; never widen a stop to accommodate a losing trade.