Position size calculator
Three inputs, one equation. kNOWTrade uses it on every trade.
Accepted riskCA$100
Stop distance5
Position size20 units
NotionalCA$2,000
Size = (Capital × Risk%) ÷ DistanceNo value you type is sent — local computation.
Tools
The kNOWTrade tools.
Utilities to decide better, faster. None send any data. Everything works offline.
Expectancy calculator
The equation that decides if your strategy holds.
Expectancy per trade+0.35 R
Min win rate to break even33.3 %
Positive expectancy — viable system.
E = (rate × win) − ((1 − rate) × loss)
The math of losses
Two asymmetries that decide your survival. No data sent.
Recovering a drawdown
Gain needed to get back to flat
+100%
The wall grows fast
- -20%
- +25%
- -30%
- +43%
- -40%
- +67%
- -50%
- +100%
- -60%
- +150%
- -70%
- +233%
- -80%
- +400%
- -90%
- +900%
Break-even win rate
Break-even win rate
33.3%
Expectancy
+0.35R · Positive edge ✓
Risk-of-ruin simulator
Does your edge survive variance? 1,000 sequences simulated locally.
Risk of ruin
0.0%
Probability of losing 50% of capital
Median capital×1.97
Worst 5%×1.38
Best 5%×2.81
Winning sequences100%
A few trajectories
Assumption: loss = 1R per losing trade. The R you set is the average gain on a winning trade.
No data sent — local Monte-Carlo simulation.
Growth projection
What a monthly return actually compounds to. Keep expectations real.
Trajectory
Final balance$5,792
Total invested$1,000
Market gain$4,792
Multiple×5.8
Deterministic model (constant return) — reality is volatile. No return is guaranteed.
Market sessions clock
The four major forex sessions, live. Overlaps mean more liquidity.
UTC time
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- SydneyClosed—
- TokyoClosed—
- LondonClosed—
- New YorkClosed—
No overlap right now
Standard (winter) hours. DST shifts London and New York by one hour.
Spot the pattern
One drawn pattern, four names. Train your eye.
Score
0/0
What pattern is this?
Glossary
Glossary
42 essential terms, sorted by theme, searchable.
Palette ⌘K
Palette ⌘K
Every lesson, page and term in two keystrokes. Search anywhere, open with Enter.
⌘KPress ⌘K (or Ctrl K) on any page.