Futures: Profits and Losses

Trading Profit Calculator – What You Need to Know:

Leverage Calculation – Trading:

It always comes down to the critical point of whether you make a profit or a loss when trading. With the Futures Calculator (Lot Size Calculator) below, you can explore all the functions and perform essential calculations with ease. Simply select the option that best fits your needs from the Lot Calculator: either Normal or Large.

Profit and Lot Size Calculation

Calculator parameters: Terms Explained

Select – Choose an option or setting.
Hypothetical order information – Simulated details for a trade setup.
Price details and order size – Information about the price and quantity of the trade.
Entry price – The price at which the trade is initiated.
Take profit – The price level where the trade will close to secure a profit.
Number of contracts – The amount of units (contracts or lots) for the trade.
Calculate – Perform the calculation based on the inputs.
Clear all – Remove all current inputs and reset the form.
Profit or loss results – Displays the outcome of profit or loss.
Potential profit – The possible profit based on the trade parameters.
Ticks – The smallest price movement in a trading instrument.
Points – Units of price movement (more generalized than ticks).
Potential loss – The possible loss based on the trade parameters.
Risk reward ratio – The ratio of potential profit to potential loss.

Investors and traders engaged in futures trading can benefit from this profit/loss calculator which is to compute margins and estimate possible profits and losses. It is a truly beneficial assistant that might help you manage your strategy and make auspicious decisions with precise figures taken into consideration. With this tool, you may refine your futures trading strategy and properly control risk.

Enter futures parameters, and you will easily obtain the execution results of your futures orders and estimate your trading profit and loss. Trading futures offers significant profit potential but carries a high investment risk. It is essential to compute profit and loss accurately in order to comprehend market dynamics, develop winning investment strategies, and preserve capital invested.

Bitcoin Calculator – Profit:

In addition to the Futures Calculator, you can also use the Bitcoin Calculator, known as the Bitcoin Profit Calculator. The principle of operation is the same: all you have to do is to enter the required parameters, and, thus, you can get the information you need to trade.

There are also other types of trading online calculators, such as the DAX Calculator, S&P500 Calculator, Trading Risk Management Calculator, Trading Size Calculator, Trading Lot Calculator, EUR/USD Trading Calculator, Leverage Trading Calculator, Lot Size Calculator (Gold), Pips Calculator, Short Calculator (Short Leverage Calculator), and Margin Calculator.

Calculator Parameters Explained

Risk and money management – The tool for controlling risk and determining the allocation of capital during trading.
Scroll left – Allows navigation to the left to view more options or data.
Scroll right – Allows navigation to the right to view more options or data.
Account size – The level of risk across all investments in your portfolio used to assess potential exposure.
Number of contracts – The number of contracts being traded.
Price format example – A sample input format for prices used in the calculator.
Contract size – The size of each trading contract.
Minimum tick fluctuation/value – The smallest allowed price change.
Point value – The value of each price movement point.
Margin requirements – The minimum funds required to open a position.
Delivery months – The specific months used in the calculator to identify when contracts are due for settlement or delivery.
Trading hours – The time range when trades can be executed.

Symbols used to indicate the "Delivery months":

F – January
G – February
H – March
J – April
K – May
M – June
N – July
Q – August
U – September
V – October
X – November
Z -– December

How to Use the Calculator in Trading

• Select the appropriate Futures Market Type from the menu.
• Choose the Position Type – Long or Short.
• Enter the price at which you plan to complete the transaction. Also, specify your desired profit and stop-loss levels. For accurate calculations, refer to the "Price Format Example" section, as the price format may vary across different markets.
• Set the Number of Contracts you wish to trade, either manually or using the slider.
• Choose your Account Size if you want to calculate a specific number of contracts. The account size can be selected manually or with the slider, and the calculation of the potential number of contracts may range from 0.5% to 10%.
• Finally, click the "Calculate" button to determine the projected profit and loss in market ticks/points and USD. The calculator will also show the corresponding profit and loss amounts.

The margin variations depend on the chosen broker.

The Futures calculator is an invaluable tool for traders. As experienced traders know, it is important to stick to a well-defined strategy and balance between risk and reward. Failing to do so can result in substantial losses in an instant.

This is where the Futures Calculator proves to be a crucial supporter. It is to minimize potential errors and increase your chances of success, for such a tool may assist you in making well-informed decisions, properly managing your risks, and making sure your trading strategy stays on track.

With access to this trading calculator, you can:

• calculate profits and losses
• determine the ratio after entering the relevant data
• calculate stop-loss (price value)

This contributes to smart trading with assets and risks under your control.

We have recorded a video about the Futures Calculator, which you can also watch to fully understand the idea of using this tool.

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