# Why is my position smaller or bigger than I asked?

> Lot steps, minimum lots and “above requested risk”.

Source: https://algobarsx.com/docs/why-size/

Risk-based size is rounded **down** to the market's lot step, so it is usually a little under your risk. If it falls below the minimum lot, the trade opens at the minimum lot and is marked *“above requested risk”*, with the risk it actually carries ([E11](https://algobarsx.com/docs/rules-prices-distances-and-size/#E11)). Use [`size_for`](https://algobarsx.com/docs/ref-fn-sizing/#ref-size-for) to see the size before you trade it.