Profit/Loss Calculator
How to use the calculator
Step 1
Select your trading instrument
Step 2
Specify your intended trade size
Step 3
Select Buy (long) or Sell (short)
Step 4
Set your open and close prices
Step 5
Choose your account base currency
The calculators are used for illustrative purposes only and use default account settings, including standard margin rates. It does not consider all variables such as dynamic margin rates or effective leverage. Calculations may vary based on different server setups or client specific account settings.
What is a profit and loss calculator?
A profit-and-loss calculator allows traders to estimate potential gains or losses from a trade. This helps in making informed decisions on optimal stop-loss and take-profit levels to effectively manage risk.
How does our profit and loss calculator work?
To compute the potential profit or loss of a trade, the calculator takes into account the trading instrument, account currency, trade size, and opening and closing prices. It then adjusts the calculation based on whether the position is a buy (long) or sell (short) trade.
How does our profit and loss calculator work?
To compute the potential profit or loss of a trade, the calculator takes into account the trading instrument, account currency, trade size, and opening and closing prices. It then adjusts the calculation based on whether the position is a buy (long) or sell (short) trade.
Formula for Lots
Long Positions
Number of lost
Notional value per lot
Close Price
Open Price
Account Currency Exchange Rate
Apply the exchange rate only if the account currency differs from the product’s denominated currency.
Formula for Lots
Short Positions
Units
Price of Product
Leverage Factor
Account Currency Exchange Rate
Apply the exchange rate only if the account currency differs from the product’s denominated currency.
Formula for Cash/Units
Units
Close Price
Open Price
Account Currency Exchange Rate
Apply the exchange rate only if the account currency differs from the product’s denominated currency.
Example
Buy Position (USD/CHF, Account in AUD)
Trading instrument
USDCHF
Trade size
3.5 lots
Account base currency
AUD
Open Price
0.95666
Close Price
0.96543
AUDCHF Rate
0.6327
The above exchange rate is used for illustrative purposes.
3.5
100,000
0.96543
0.9566
0.6327
=
3,069.5 CHF
Exchange rate applied at time of calculation.
Example
Sell Position (XAU/USD, Account in USD)
Trading instrument
XAUUSD
Trade size
50 lots
Account base currency
USD
Open Price
1800.56
Close Price
1891.65
The above exchange rate is used for illustrative purposes.
50
1891.65
1800.56
=
-4,555 USD
Since the account currency is USD, no conversion is needed.
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