Publication:16.09.2026ATR Risk Calculator and Manager
- Category: Algotrading
- Asset class: Futures
Description
Advanced indicator for position size calculation and risk management that automatically computes the appropriate position size based on ATR, a specified risk amount, and a customizable ATR multiplier.
The indicator helps maintain consistent risk across trades by adapting the position size to current or historical market volatility.
Key Features
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Automatic Position Size Calculation. Calculates the appropriate position size based on your specified monetary risk.
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ATR-Based Risk Calculation. Position size is calculated using the selected ATR value and ATR multiplier.
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Current ATR. Calculates position size based on the current market ATR.
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Historical ATR. Alternatively, use historical ATR data for a more stable and predictable risk calculation.
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Customizable Risk. Set the maximum amount you are willing to risk on a trade.
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Customizable ATR Multiplier. Adjust the ATR coefficient to match your trading strategy and desired stop-loss distance.
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Dynamic Risk Adjustment. Position size automatically adjusts as market volatility changes.
Settings
Colors, risk settings, size, ATR modes.
Market volatility is constantly changing, so a fixed position size does not always represent the same level of risk. ATR Risk Calculator automatically adjusts position size to volatility, helping you maintain a more consistent target risk under changing market conditions.
Independent developer specializing in ATAS indicators. The author (Adam Pixa) has been actively trading for over 6 years and has spent a long time creating custom indicators for ATAS — with more than 60 proprietary indicators to his name, originally built for personal use and for friends. He previously worked as a software developer, which gave him experience writing clean, maintainable code.
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