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Futures Profit Calculator

Quick Answer

A futures profit calculator estimates your trade outcome by multiplying the point move by the contract's point value and number of contracts, then subtracting commissions and slippage.

Calculate potential profit or loss for popular futures contracts including ES, MES, NQ, MNQ, YM, MYM, RTY, M2K, CL, MCL, NG, GC, MGC, SI, SIL, and currency futures.

Contract

Trade Direction Entry Price Target/Stop Input Mode Take Profit Points From Entry (Optional) Stop Loss Points From Entry (Optional) Exit Price (Simulated) Contracts Commission Per Side Slippage in Ticks

Result

Point Move: -

Tick Move: -

Gross P/L: -

Total Costs: -

Net P/L: -

Trade Plan

Calculated TP Price: -

Calculated SL Price: -

Potential Profit: -

Potential Loss: -

Risk/Reward Ratio: -

How the futures calculator works

Each futures contract has a tick size and tick value. The calculator converts your entry and exit price difference into points, ticks, and estimated dollar profit or loss.

Trade planning modes

Use the Target/Stop Input Mode to plan your trade risk and reward:

Price mode: Enter the exact price where you plan to take profit or stop loss.
Points mode: Enter how many points away from your entry price you want your target and stop to be.

The calculator automatically adjusts for trade direction:

Long trades: Target is above entry price (+ points); Stop is below entry price (- points).
Short trades: Target is below entry price (- points); Stop is above entry price (+ points).

Example: Long NQ at 18000
Target 50 points = 18050 price
Stop 25 points = 17975 price

Profit/Loss = point move × point value × number of contracts

This calculator is for educational estimates only. Always verify contract specifications with your broker or the exchange before trading.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you calculate futures profit?

Profit = (Exit Price - Entry Price) × Point Multiplier × Contracts - Commissions.

What is a point multiplier?

It defines the dollar value of a 1-point move. For ES, it is $50; for NQ, it is $20.

How does long vs short direction affect futures profit?

A long futures trade profits when price rises, while a short futures trade profits when price falls. The dollar result depends on the price move, contract tick value, and number of contracts traded.

How does slippage affect futures profit?

Slippage happens when the actual fill price is different from the expected price. Even one or two ticks of slippage can reduce profit or increase loss, especially when trading multiple contracts.

What is a good risk-to-reward ratio for futures trading?

Many traders look for trades where the potential reward is at least equal to or greater than the risk. Common examples are 1:1, 1.5:1, or 2:1, but the right ratio depends on the strategy and win rate.