Volatility 75 Lot Size Calculator

Work out the correct position size for Volatility 75 Index (V75) before you open a trade — based on your account balance, risk tolerance, and stop-loss distance.

Instrument

Account Balance ($)

Risk (%)

Stop Loss (points)

Contract Size (per lot)

Recommended Lot Size

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Amount at risk$0.00

Value per point (at this lot)$0.00

⚠️ Contract size varies by instrument and can change. Before trading, confirm the exact contract size for your chosen index by right-clicking it in your MT5 Market Watch → Specification. This calculator uses the value you enter above — it does not connect to your broker or account.

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Why Volatility 75 Needs Its Own Position Sizing

Volatility 75 Index is the most actively traded of Deriv's synthetic indices, and for good reason: it offers a level of movement that suits both scalping and swing strategies without the extreme, sudden spikes seen on Boom and Crash indices. That relative smoothness can be misleading, though — V75 still moves in the thousands of points over a single session, and a lot size that felt comfortable on a lower-volatility instrument like Volatility 10 can be significantly oversized here.

Because V75's price level and typical point movement differ from both traditional forex pairs and other synthetic indices, running the numbers through a calculator built specifically with this instrument in mind — rather than eyeballing a lot size from memory — is the safer habit to build.

How This Calculator Works

Enter your account balance, the percentage of it you're willing to risk on this trade, and the distance (in points) between your entry and your stop-loss. The calculator divides your risk amount by the stop-loss distance multiplied by the contract size, and rounds down to a safe lot size. Confirm the current contract size for Volatility 75 in your MT5 platform's symbol specification before trading, since this value is set by the broker and can change.

Typical Volatility 75 Trading Considerations

24/7 availability — V75 trades continuously, including weekends, unlike forex or stock indices.
Consistent volatility profile — the "75" refers to a fixed annualised volatility level, so the instrument's general behaviour stays stable over time, unlike real markets that speed up or slow down with news events.
Popular for both scalping and swing entries — its balance of movement and predictability is why it's often recommended as a starting point for traders exploring synthetic indices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good lot size for Volatility 75 on a $1,000 account?

There is no universal number — it depends on your stop-loss distance and risk percentage. Use the calculator above with your own stop-loss and a risk percentage of 1-3% to get a figure suited to your specific trade, rather than relying on a fixed lot size shared elsewhere.

Is Volatility 75 good for beginners?

Many traders do start on V75 because of its relatively balanced movement compared to Boom, Crash, or higher volatility indices, but it can still move significantly within minutes. Starting with a lower volatility index like Volatility 10 or 25 while learning position sizing is a common alternative approach.

How is Volatility 75 different from Volatility 100?

The number represents the fixed annualised volatility level the index simulates — Volatility 100 moves with more intensity than Volatility 75 on average, which generally calls for wider stops or smaller position sizes to maintain the same level of risk.

For a full walkthrough of the position-sizing formula, see ourcomplete guide to calculating lot size for synthetic indices, or read our risk management guide for broader principles that apply across every Volatility, Boom/Crash, and Step Index instrument.