Free futures P/L tool

Futures profit calculator

Estimate profit or loss for a long or short futures trade. Enter the contract count, prices, minimum tick, tick value, and estimated round-trip fees.

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Quick answer

How do I calculate futures profit?

Divide the favorable or unfavorable price movement by tick size, multiply by tick value and contract count, then subtract estimated fees.

Calculate futures profit or loss

Compare entry and exit prices using the contract's real tick specification.

Number of contractsEntry priceExit priceMinimum tick sizeTick value per contractRound-trip fees per contract

Price move

20.00 ticks

Gross P/L

$500

Estimated fees

$10

Net P/L

$490

The estimate excludes slippage, exchange-specific fees, market-data fees, tax, and currency conversion. Verify contract specifications before use.

NQ versus MNQ profit and loss

For a 10-point favorable move, NQ moves 40 ticks × $5 = $200 per contract. MNQ moves 40 ticks × $0.50 = $20 per contract. Reverse the result for an unfavorable move, then subtract round-trip fees. Use the calculator above for your actual entry and exit prices.

Contract value is separate from margin. A projected profit says nothing about whether the trade fits your risk limit; calculate a stop-based quantity with the futures position size calculator.

Futures profit formula

Gross P/L = price movement in ticks × tick value × contracts. Subtract round-trip costs to estimate the net result.

Long and short calculations

A long trade gains when exit is above entry. A short trade gains when exit is below entry. The same tick value applies, but the direction of the price movement is reversed.

Tick size and tick value

Tick size is the minimum quoted price increment. Tick value is the money gained or lost for one tick per contract. Both must match the exact contract.

Plan risk before projected profit

A profit scenario does not limit downside. Use the futures position-size calculator to determine whether the entry-to-stop distance fits the account's fixed risk budget.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about this free tool

Does the calculator work for short futures trades?

Yes. Select Short and the calculator treats a lower exit than entry as a positive move and a higher exit as a negative move.

Can I use it for micro futures?

Yes. Enter the exact tick size and tick value for the micro contract rather than the standard contract values.

Are commissions included?

You can enter a round-trip fee per contract. Slippage, exchange fees, tax, and broker-specific charges may still differ.

How much is a 10-point move on NQ or MNQ?

Before fees, a 10-point move equals $200 per NQ contract or $20 per MNQ contract in the favorable direction. The same move against the position produces the corresponding loss.

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