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📈 Profit/Loss Calculator

Estimate profit or loss for LONG and SHORT positions.

Enter values and calculate.

How to use this tool

Enter the requested values, review them for accuracy, and select the action button. Results are estimates based entirely on the information you provide.

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Calculator explained

About the Profit/Loss Calculator

Estimate profit or loss for LONG and SHORT positions. This page combines the interactive tool with practical guidance so you can understand both the result and the assumptions behind it.

How the result is calculated

Profit or loss is estimated from the difference between entry and exit prices, multiplied by position size, with direction handled for LONG or SHORT trades.

Practical example

A LONG position bought at 100 and sold at 105 gains 5 per unit before costs. A SHORT position over the same move would lose 5 per unit.

Common mistakes to avoid

Common errors include mixing points with pips, ignoring fees or spread, using the wrong contract size, and choosing a stop distance that does not match the intended market.

How to use the result

Use the output as a planning estimate. Confirm contract specifications, spreads, commissions, minimum order sizes, margin rules, and live prices with your broker before placing a trade.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Profit/Loss Calculator calculate?

Estimate profit or loss for LONG and SHORT positions.

Can I rely on the result for an important decision?

Use the result as an estimate and verify important financial, trading, business, technical, health, or legal decisions with appropriate source data or a qualified professional.

Is my information uploaded to a server?

The calculator is designed to run in your browser. Avoid entering confidential information, and review the Privacy Policy for details about analytics and advertising technologies.

Why might my real-world result be different?

Real outcomes can differ because of fees, taxes, rounding, timing, market conditions, measurement error, third-party rules, and assumptions not represented by the calculator.

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Last reviewed 2026-07-26. Educational use only; verify important decisions with a qualified professional or authoritative source.