# How does follower ratio sizing work?

> For each supported leader order, Copilink multiplies the leader quantity by the follower ratio and rounds down to a whole contract. Ratios below 1.0 reduce quantity; ratios above 1.0 increase it. The editor recommends ratios above 1.0× because anything smaller can round a one-contract trade down to nothing.

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## Answer

For each supported leader order, Copilink multiplies the leader quantity by the follower ratio and rounds down to a whole contract. Ratios below 1.0 reduce quantity; ratios above 1.0 increase it. The editor recommends ratios above 1.0× because anything smaller can round a one-contract trade down to nothing.

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