Margin-9*v3.4.0
Our Risk Calibration Tool
Professional position sizing & risk management for Sierra Chart. Eliminate manual calculations and emotional decision-making.
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Constant risk not constant contracts
Your risk per trade should remain the same regardless of stop distance. Margin-9 calculates contract quantity automatically so your dollar exposure stays consistent.
Constant Risk
Stop distance changes. Position size adapts. Dollar risk remains locked.
[The Problem]
Manual sizing creates inconsistent risk
Trading the same number of contracts every time guarantees inconsistent risk exposure. Standard tools don't address this structural gap.
| Problem | Consequence |
|---|---|
| Fixed contract sizing | Inconsistent risk exposure across trades |
| Manual position calculation | Errors under live market pressure |
| Disconnected calculators | Gap between analysis and execution |
| No risk profile switching | Same approach for all market conditions |
These gaps compound over time, eroding edge and capital
[How It Works]
Automatic calculation in real-time
The study monitors your orders, detects stop distance, and modifies position size instantly. No manual intervention required.
Place Entry Order
Hold-key + click on the chart, or place your own entry/stop pair
Automatic Detection
Study identifies order structure and stop distance
Position Calculation
Contract quantity computed from risk parameters
Order Modification
Entry order adjusted to calculated quantity
TP Distribution
Contracts allocated across take-profit levels
[Intelligent Monitoring]
From R:R to Forward R:R
When you move your stop into profit, the classic Risk-to-Reward ratio becomes irrelevant. Margin-9 automatically transitions to Forward R:R — measuring your remaining upside relative to the risk of giving back locked-in gains.
Classic R:R measures potential reward from entry price relative to your initial risk amount.
Forward R:R measures remaining upside from current price relative to the risk of losing locked-in profit.
FRR Formula
FRR = (TP - Current) / (Current - Stop)Dynamic Color Scale
Pro Tip: An FRR below 1.0 means you're risking more of your locked profit than you stand to gain. Consider tightening your stop or taking partial profits.
[Core Features]
Complete risk management ecosystem
Built for serious futures traders who understand that consistent profitability comes from disciplined risk management.
Automatic Position Sizing
Contract quantity calculated based on your actual entry and stop prices, not estimated values.
- Real-time calculations
- Stop distance analysis
- Tick-accurate pricing
5 Risk Presets
Switch between different risk profiles with one click for various market conditions.
- Aggressive to conservative
- Customizable labels & colors
- One-click activation
Fixed-Contract Sizing
Each risk profile accepts either a risk percentage or a fixed contract count — type "5" instead of "75%" and the position is always exactly five contracts.
- Percent or fixed per profile
- Capped to your Max Contracts
- Switch modes per setup
Multi-TP Distribution
Split positions across up to 10 take profit targets with custom percentage allocation.
- 50/30/20 classic split
- Custom distributions
- Smart rounding logic
Real-Time Status Panel
Live display of R:R ratio (or Forward R:R when stop is in profit), risk amount, contract distribution, and the current volatility regime. One click switches the size readout between contracts, secured R-multiples, and ATR distances.
- Forward R:R (FRR) when stop in profit
- Color-coded risk indicators
- Switchable readout: contracts / R / ATR
Account % Risk Mode
Risk a percentage of your live account balance that scales automatically as account grows.
- Dynamic risk scaling
- Live balance integration
- Percentage-based sizing
Max Contract Limits
Configurable upper limits for normal and micro contracts with automatic TP redistribution when capped.
- Separate normal/micro limits
- Automatic TP recalculation
- Oversized position protection
ATR-Adaptive Stops
Define stop distances as a multiple of current market volatility instead of fixed ticks — wider stops in fast markets, tighter stops in quiet ones, with contract quantity adapting automatically.
- Volatility multiplier per risk profile
- One-click switch on the STOPS button
- Stops hold their distance until the fill
Volatility Regime & Size Cap
The status panel shows the current volatility regime at a glance, and percent-risk positions can be reduced automatically in unusually volatile phases — for example to half size. Fixed-contract profiles are never capped.
- LOW / NRM / HI regime badge
- ATR readout stays visible mid-trade
- Opt-in high-volatility size cap
Built-In Order Engine
Margin-9 manages your entries, stops, and take-profits directly with atomic OCO brackets — no external trade-window config required.
- Atomic OCO brackets
- Position-aware state machine
- One stop per take-profit
One-Click Position Management
FLATTEN and CANCEL ALL buttons for instant position and order management.
- Emergency exit capability
- Order cancellation
- Position closure
Haptic Feedback (MX Master 4)
Feel your fills. Margin-9 drives the haptic motor of a Logitech MX Master 4 so every entry, partial take-profit, win, and stop-out has its own distinct vibration — eyes on the chart, not the panel.
- Distinct pulse per trade event
- Entry, TP, win & stop-out signals
- Opt-in, zero latency on the chart
Five Entry Modes
Enter the way the setup demands: click directly on the chart with a live preview, adopt your own entry-stop pair, go in at market, set a breakout entry, or arm a market entry and its protective stop in a single move.
- Chart-click with live size preview
- Breakout & market+stop entries
- Adopts your own entry-stop pairs
Flat-Stop Safety
A protective stop should never fire while you are flat. Margin-9 holds the stop back, cancels it when price approaches, or warns you — your choice — and continuously alerts you if a position is ever unprotected.
- Held stop, cancel-on-approach, or warn
- Configurable guard distance
- Unprotected-position alerts
Draggable Pre-Fill Targets
Take-profit lines appear on the chart before your entry fills. Drag them to the levels you want — with live R:R updating as you adjust — and they become working orders the moment you are in the trade.
- Targets visible before the fill
- Live R:R while adjusting
- Convert to real orders on fill
Free In-Study Updates
Margin-9 checks for new versions daily and installs updates with one click, directly inside Sierra Chart — for every license type, with native builds for standard Windows and Windows on ARM.
- Daily update checks
- One-click install in Sierra Chart
- Native x64 & ARM64 builds
[Risk Profiles]
Five presets for every situation
Switch between risk profiles with one click. Each profile carries its own risk allocation, contract limits, and take-profit distribution — switch instantly as conditions change.
Risk Profile Examples
| Profile | Risk | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Profile 1 | 100% | High-conviction setups |
| Profile 2 | 75% | Normal setups |
| Profile 3 | 50% | Experimental or volatile phases |
| Profile 4 | 25% | Learning new strategy |
| Profile 5 | 10% | Minimal risk testing |
TP Distribution Patterns
| Pattern | Levels | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 1 TP | Scalping, quick exits |
| 50,50 | 2 TPs | Balanced approach |
| 50,30,20 | 3 TPs | Trend following |
| 40,30,20,10 | 4 TPs | Swing trades |
[Trading Workflow]
Integrated into your routine
From pre-session preparation through entry, execution, and position management, Margin-9 supports every phase of your trading process.
01 / Pre-Session
- Verify all risk profiles configured
- Select starting profile
- Confirm Max Contract Limits
02 / Entry Setup
- Hold-key + click the chart to place your entry
- Or place your own entry/stop pair for adoption
- Market entry with pre-filled take-profit targets
03 / Live Trading
- Enter via chart-click or adopt your own order pair
- Monitor status display for Risk, R:R, SIZE
- Adjust stop if needed - quantity updates automatically
- Switch profiles between trades if conditions change
04 / Position Mgmt
- Move stop into profit → R:R switches to Forward R:R (FRR)
- Green indicator confirms locked-in profit protection
- Display reflects remaining position after partial fills
- FLATTEN button for immediate full exit
[Order Engine]
Built-in order engine, intelligent entries
Margin-9 owns the full order lifecycle — entries, protective stops, and take-profits — with atomic OCO brackets and OCO-safe tracking that follows your position. Robust entry methods adapt to how you trade.
Entry Methods
Chart-Click Entry
Hold a modifier key and left-click the chart — each hold key arms a different bracket: a limit entry, a breakout stop, or a market entry whose protective stop you click. Direction is auto-detected from where you click.
Pair Adoption
Place an entry and protective stop yourself — Margin-9 adopts the pair as-is, without cancelling and replacing it.
Market Entry with Pre-Fill TPs
Enter at market with take-profits pre-staged from your stop and live R:R, then a clean hand-off as the position fills.
Breakout / Stop-Entry Pair
Bracket price with a stop pair and Margin-9 treats it as a breakout entry — including directly from the chart.
Take-Profit & Stop Logic
Pre-Fill HELD Take-Profits
Non-fillable, draggable take-profit lines staged before the fill — the number of legs follows your live sizing.
Flat-Stop Safety
Three modes — held stop, cancel-on-approach, or warn — keep a market-entry stop from firing while you are still flat.
One Stop per Take-Profit
Stops split across targets in every entry mode, so Margin-9's own STOPS LINKED / STOPS FREE panel control keeps working as expected.
[Target Audience]
Built for specific traders
Margin-9 is designed for intermediate to advanced traders who understand fundamental risk management concepts.
Built For
| Futures Day Traders | Multiple positions per session requiring fast, accurate sizing |
| Risk-Conscious Traders | Understanding that survival depends on controlling losses |
| Process-Oriented Traders | Recognizing consistency comes from repeatable processes |
| Scaling Traders | Positions spanning multiple contracts with intelligent TP distribution |
| Live Capital Traders | Zero margin for sizing errors when real money is at risk |
Not For
| Signal Seekers | This is position management, not an indicator |
| No Stop-Loss Traders | Requires defined stop to calculate risk distance |
| Full Automation Seekers | Does not place trades, only sizes them |
| Outcome Guarantors | Risk management improves process, not guarantee profits |
[Supported Markets]
Futures and micro contracts
Automatic detection distinguishes between standard and micro contracts. Separate max limits for each type.
[Configuration]
Key settings reference
Configure once, then trade. All settings accessible through Sierra Chart study inputs.
| Setting | Purpose | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Amount ($) | Maximum dollar risk per trade | $50 - $500 |
| Risk Amount in % | Risk as percentage of account balance | 0.5% - 2% |
| Max Normal Contracts | Upper limit for standard contracts | 5 - 10 |
| Max Micro Contracts | Upper limit for micro contracts | 20 - 50 |
| Risk % or Fixed Contracts | Per profile: risk a percentage of the budget, or size a fixed count | 75% or 5 |
| Stop Distance ATR | Per profile: stop distance as a multiple of current volatility instead of ticks | 1.5 |
| High-Vol Contract Cap | Reduce percent-risk position size in high-volatility phases | 50% |
| Sync Stops | Link all stop orders together | Yes |
| Haptic Feedback | Vibration cues on a Logitech MX Master 4 for key trade events | Off |
Remove manual sizing from your trading process.
One less variable. One less opportunity for error. One less decision under pressure.
Complete your trading stack. Combine Margin-9 with StatLevels Suite for probability-based entries and automated risk management.
[Integration]
Native Sierra Chart study
No external software, data feeds, or subscriptions required. Operates entirely within Sierra Chart using your existing connections.
Add Study
Analysis → Studies → Add Custom Study
Configure
Set risk parameters and profiles
Trade
Automatic sizing on every order
[Pricing]
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