Trading Profit Calculator
Calculate profit, loss, and ROI for long or short trades across stocks, forex, crypto, and futures
Long & Short Trades
Toggle between long (buy) and short (sell) trades to calculate P&L for any direction across all asset classes
Leverage & Margin
Enter any leverage from 1x to 125x and see both your margin requirement and leverage-adjusted ROI
Fees & Break-Even
Include fixed or percentage-based fees and see the exact break-even price your trade needs to hit
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Trade Details
Common: 1x (stocks), 5x-100x (forex), 10x-125x (crypto futures)
Fees & Commissions
Trade Results
Enter entry price, exit price, and quantity to calculate your trade profit or loss
Complete Guide to Calculating Trading Profit
What is Trading Profit & Loss?
Trading profit and loss (P&L) is the difference between what you paid to enter a position and what you received when you closed it, minus any fees and commissions. For long positions you profit when the price rises; for short positions you profit when it falls.
Most traders only look at the raw price difference and forget about fees, leverage, and the capital tied up as margin. This calculator shows the full picture so you can compare trades apples-to-apples. Pair it with our Trade Risk Calculator for position sizing and the Brokerage Charges Calculator for detailed fee breakdowns.
Trading P&L Formulas
Long Position Profit:
Gross P&L = (Exit Price - Entry Price) x Quantity
Net P&L = Gross P&L - Total Fees
Short Position Profit:
Gross P&L = (Entry Price - Exit Price) x Quantity
Net P&L = Gross P&L - Total Fees
ROI on Margin (leveraged trades):
Margin Required = Position Value / Leverage
ROI on Margin = (Net P&L / Margin Required) x 100
Leverage amplifies both profits and losses. A 5% move at 10x leverage equals a 50% ROI on margin.
Break-even Price:
Long Break-even = Entry + (Total Fees / Quantity)
Short Break-even = Entry - (Total Fees / Quantity)
Why Use a Trading Profit Calculator?
Plan Trades Before Entry
Know exactly how much you stand to make or lose before clicking buy. If the math does not work on paper, it will not work in live markets.
Compare Strategies
Test a low-leverage swing trade against a high-leverage scalp in seconds. See which setup offers a better risk-adjusted return before you commit capital.
Include Fees Properly
Small fees compound fast when you trade frequently. The break-even price shows where your trade actually starts making money after costs.
Understand Leverage Risk
The difference between ROI on position and ROI on margin shows how much leverage is amplifying your returns — and your downside. Use our Futures PNL Calculator for detailed futures contract math.
Tips for Accurate Trade Calculations
Tip 1: Always include both entry and exit fees. Traders often forget the exit fee when the trade feels profitable, which makes the real P&L smaller than expected.
Tip 2: For leveraged trades, watch the ROI on Margin number. A 50% ROI on margin on a 20x trade means a 2.5% price move — a small wiggle in the wrong direction can wipe out your margin entirely.
Tip 3: Use the break-even price as your minimum exit target on tight stops. If the market cannot reach break-even plus your expected profit, the risk-to-reward is not worth taking.
Common Mistakes
Ignoring Fees on Small Trades
A $5 entry and exit fee on a $500 trade is 2% gone before price moves. On 10 trades a month that is 20% eaten by fees. Always include fees in your calculations.
Confusing Leverage with Profit
Leverage does not increase your profit — it increases your return on the smaller margin amount. Your actual dollar profit comes from the price move times quantity. Leverage just lets you control a bigger position with less capital.
Forgetting Overnight Financing
Leveraged positions held overnight incur rollover or swap fees that are not in this calculator. For forex pairs specifically, check our Forex Swap Calculator for precise overnight costs.