How to use this calculator
- Enter entry futures price, exit futures price, contract multiplier, signed contract quantity (negative for short), total fees.
- Choose a display currency, then select Calculate. Results also update after a brief pause while you edit.
- Read the result with the assumptions below. Export details or save a second scenario to compare your choices.
Formula and method
Assumptions and limitations
No live prices, margin calls, currency conversion or daily settlement cash-flow effects; losses can exceed initial margin.
Worked example
With entry futures price = 100, exit futures price = 110, contract multiplier = 50, signed contract quantity (negative for short) = 2, total fees = 20, net profit or loss is approximately 980.
What the result means
Translate a futures-price move into currency profit or loss.
Common questions
How should I interpret net profit or loss?
Translate a futures-price move into currency profit or loss.
What should I check before using this result?
No live prices, margin calls, currency conversion or daily settlement cash-flow effects; losses can exceed initial margin.
Methodology and transparency
Calculation specification reviewed on 2026-10-14. Mathematical implementation is tested against independent reference fixtures. This does not imply review by a licensed financial professional. Read the testing and precision policy.