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.