StoneX Futures
Contract Calculator
Evaluate opportunities. Quantify risk. Trade with confidence. Calculate profit and loss, tick values and position size in seconds with the StoneX Futures Contract Calculator.
Start a Futures Calculation
Select a Futures market to begin
Execute with precision: start a calculation
- Select your market (NQ, MNQ, ES, Crude Oil, Gold and more)
- Choose your direction (Long or Short)
- Enter your entry and exit prices
- Set your contract quantity
How to calculate futures P&L and tick values
Use the calculator to estimate profit and loss, understand tick values and evaluate risk before entering a trade:
Step 1
Select a futures contract, such as E-mini Nasdaq (NQ) or Micro Gold (MGC)
Step 2
Choose a trade direction: Long (bullish) or Short (bearish)
Step 3
Enter your planned entry and exit prices
Step 4
Specify the number of contracts
Step 5
Use the calculator to review exact tick values, position size risk, and USD P&L
Interpreting your market scenarios
Long (bullish) strategies
Estimate potential returns before you enter a trade. For example, if you buy two Crude Oil contracts at $78 and plan to exit at $80, the calculator illustrates how the price move translates into ticks and estimated profit or loss.
Short (bearish) strategies
Evaluate bearish trade ideas and hedging strategies with greater precision. Whether you're trading a market decline or offsetting existing exposure, the calculator helps estimate how downward price movements could affect your P&L.
Position sizing and risk management
Determine the right position size for your risk tolerance. By understanding tick value, margin requirements and total exposure upfront, you can set profit targets and stop-loss levels with greater confidence.
Ready to open a trading account?
Open a StoneX Futures account and access the platform that works best for you.
The trading of derivatives such as futures, options, and over-the-counter (OTC) products or “swaps” may not be suitable for all investors. Derivatives trading involves substantial risk of loss, and you should fully understand the risks prior to trading. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results.
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