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Managing your risk is the key to success in funded accounts like TopStep. In this video, I break down exactly how to calculate your risk when trading, whether you’re trading E-mini (ES, NQ) or micros (MES, MNQ). I’ll also cover how to align your trading strategy with the scaling plan, so you can stay consistent and avoid blowing your account.

Calculations Below

Micro S&P (MES)
Step 1:
Short = Stop – Entry = PiP's
Long = Entry – Stop = PiP's
Step 2:
PiP's × 5 = Risk per contract
Step 3:
Risk per contract × Contracts = Total $ risk

Micro Nasdaq (MNQ)
Step 1:
Short = Stop – Entry = PiP's
Long = Entry – Stop = PiP's
Step 2:
PiP's × 2 = Risk per contract
Step 3:
Risk per contract × Contracts = Total $ risk