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Profit/Loss Calculator

Calculate potential profit or loss based on entry, exit prices, and lot size.

Tool Status

Live CalculationActive
PrecisionVerified
Risk ModelStandard

Projected P/L

$500.00

50 pips

Pip Value

$10.00

Price Change

0.461%

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Store this calculation, analyze compounding growth, and keep a clean history.

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How to Use This Calculator

1
Select trade direction — Choose LONG (buy) if you expect price to rise, SHORT (sell) if you expect it to fall.
2
Enter entry and exit prices — The price you enter at and the price you plan to exit.
3
Set your lot size — Number of standard lots for the trade.
4
Select currency pair — The pair you're trading to get accurate pip values.
5
Review your P/L — See projected profit or loss in dollars and pips.

Pro Tip: Consistent use of this tool is one of the most important aspects of successful trading.

What is a Profit/Loss Calculator?

A Profit/Loss Calculator projects your potential gain or loss before you enter a trade. It considers entry price, exit price, lot size, and direction (long/short).

This tool is essential for trade planning — you should always know your potential outcome before placing a trade, not after.

By combining P/L calculation with risk/reward analysis, you can make rational trading decisions based on numbers rather than emotions.

Key Features

Long and Short trades
Entry/Exit price input
Multiple lot sizes
All currency pairs
Pip count display
Dollar P/L result

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Frequently Asked Questions

Long means buying (profiting when price goes up). Short means selling (profiting when price goes down). The calculator adjusts the P/L formula based on your direction.

This calculator shows raw P/L without spread or commission costs. You should subtract your broker's spread and any commissions from the result for accurate net P/L.

Yes. Select XAUUSD for Gold or US30/US100 for indices. The calculator automatically adjusts pip values and contract sizes.

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