Profit/Loss Calculator
Calculate trade P&L for futures, forex, and stocks
Quick Examples:
Tick: $12.5 | Point Value: $50
Profit / Loss
+$1,250.00
Winning Trade
Percentage
+0.42%
Ticks Moved
100
Trade Details
Per-Point Values
1 Tick =
$12.50
1 Point =
$50.00
Trade Analysis
This long trade would yield a 0.42% return. With 1 contract, your total profit is $1250.00.
How to Calculate Trading Profit and Loss
Calculating profit and loss (P&L) varies depending on the asset class you're trading. For stocks, it's straightforward: (Exit Price - Entry Price) x Number of Shares. For futures and forex, you need to account for contract specifications and lot sizes.
Futures P&L Calculation
Each futures contract has a specific point value. For example, the E-mini S&P 500 (ES) has a $50 point value, meaning each 1-point move equals $50 per contract. The E-mini Nasdaq (NQ) has a $20 point value.
Forex P&L Calculation
Forex profit is calculated in pips. For a standard lot (100,000 units), each pip is worth approximately $10 for USD-quoted pairs. Mini lots are worth $1 per pip, and micro lots are worth $0.10 per pip.
Long vs Short Positions
- Long Position: You profit when the price goes up. Buy low, sell high.
- Short Position: You profit when the price goes down. Sell high, buy back lower.