Smart Position Sizing for CFD & Binary Traders

The Masaniello system is asset-agnostic. Anywhere you have a quantifiable risk and reward per trade, the math applies. Three groups make up most of our users:

Both Masaniello and the Kelly Criterion are mathematically derived fractional staking systems, and they're often confused. They are not the same. They solve different problems with different formulas.

Getting started with the Masaniello calculator is straightforward. Follow these five steps to set up and run your first trading session:

1. 1

   Set your starting balance.

   Enter the amount you have available for trading. This is the total capital you're willing to allocate to this session.

2. 2

   Choose total trades.

   Decide how many trades your session will consist of. A typical session ranges from 5 to 15 trades. More trades provide smoother results but require more time.

3. 3

   Set expected wins.

   Enter how many of those trades you expect to win. Be realistic. If your historical win rate is 60%, set 6 wins out of 10 trades.

4. 4

   Set the win return.

   Enter how much you profit per $1 staked on a win. For binary options, this is your broker payout (e.g. 0.85 for 85%). For forex, CFD, or futures with a fixed stop and target, this is your risk:reward ratio (e.g. 2 for 1:2 R:R, 3 for 1:3 R:R).

5. 5

   Start trading.

   Click "Start Session" and the calculator will show you exactly how much to stake on your first trade. After each trade, record whether it was a win or loss, and the calculator automatically computes your next optimal stake.

Signed-in users can also set a target balance and use the Session Calculator to plan how many sessions they need to reach their financial goals. Your sessions are automatically saved so you can review your history and track your progress over time.