Trade Profit/Loss Calculator: Review What You Actually Made (or Lost)
Enter your entry price, exit price, and shares to see gross P&L, net P&L after fees, per-share return, and account impact. Two modes — per-trade review for journaling, or batch totals for overall performance.
Gross P&L = (Exit − Entry) × Shares [Long]
Gross P&L = (Entry − Exit) × Shares [Short]
Net P&L = Gross P&L − Total Fees
Batch Mode:
P&L = Returned − Invested
% Return = (P&L ÷ Invested) × 100
Annualized = ((Returned ÷ Invested)^(1/years) − 1) × 100Next Step: Wondering how fees are affecting your overall returns? Try our Trade Fee Calculator.
How to Use This Calculator
Choose Your Mode
- Per-Trade (Prices): For reviewing a specific trade using entry and exit prices. Supports Long/Short.
- Batch (Totals): For evaluating overall returns using invested/returned amounts and time period.
Enter Entry, Exit, and Shares
Your entry is where you got in, your exit is where you got out (whether it was your target, your stop, or a manual close), and shares is how many you traded. Select Long or Short based on your trade direction.
Enter Invested, Returned, and Time
Your invested amount is the capital you committed. Your returned amount is the total you got back (including your original investment). Add the holding period and time unit for annualized return.
Add Account Size and Fees (Optional)
Account size shows what percentage of your account the trade result represents. Fees (flat or %) deduct from your gross to show true net P&L.
Review Your Results
The hero shows your net P&L in green (profit) or red (loss) — you know instantly how the trade went. Stats show gross P&L, per-share P&L, percentage return, fee total, and account impact. The callout gives contextual feedback based on your specific results.
Example Scenarios
Example 1: Winning Long Trade
A standard per-trade calculation showing exact per-share and total net profit.
Long | Entry: $185 | Exit: $191.50 | 100 shares | Fee: $4.95 flat
Example 2: Losing Short Trade
Short | Entry: $50 | Exit: $53 | 200 shares
"Losing trade — but losses are part of trading. Review your position sizing to ensure losses stay manageable."
Example 3: Batch — 6-Month Return
Evaluating overall portfolio returns using invested vs returned amounts over time.
Invested: $10,000 | Returned: $11,500 | 6 months
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a trade profit and loss calculator?
A trade profit and loss (P/L) calculator instantly shows how much money you could make or lose on a trade by using your entry price, exit price, position size, and fees. Instead of guessing, you can see the exact potential outcome before placing the trade, which makes it easier to plan risk and reward.
Why is a profit and loss calculator important in trading?
It’s important because it tells you the outcome before you risk money. By entering your trade details, you see your exact potential profit or loss. This helps you plan realistic targets, avoid oversized positions, and trade with discipline instead of emotions.
How do you calculate profit and loss in trading?
The formula is:
Profit/Loss = (Exit Price – Entry Price) × Position Size – Fees.
Example: If you buy 100 shares at $50 and sell at $55, the profit is (55 – 50) × 100 = $500 before fees. If your broker charges $10 in commissions, your net profit is $490.
How do you calculate profit and loss in forex?
In forex, the formula is:
Profit/Loss = (Exit Price – Entry Price) × Position Size × Pip Value.
Example: You buy EUR/USD at 1.1000 and sell at 1.1050. That’s a 50-pip move. If you traded 1 standard lot where each pip = $10, then 50 × $10 = $500 profit (before fees or spread).
How do you calculate profit and loss in stocks?
For stocks, the formula is:
Profit/Loss = (Exit Price – Entry Price) × Number of Shares.
Example: You buy 200 shares at $20 and sell at $19.50. The loss is (19.50 – 20) × 200 = –$100.
Can the profit and loss calculator include fees?
Yes. Our calculator lets you add broker commissions, spreads, or percentage-based fees. This ensures you see the real net outcome of the trade instead of an inflated profit number.
What is the difference between realized and unrealized profit/loss?
Realized profit or loss is the actual result after closing a trade. Unrealized profit or loss is what you see on an open position as the price moves, but it can still change until you exit. Our calculator focuses on realized P/L so you know exactly what the trade outcome will be once it’s closed.
Is a profit and loss calculator accurate?
Yes, it’s mathematically accurate if you enter correct numbers for entry, exit, position size, and fees. However, no calculator can predict market conditions like slippage, spreads widening, or sudden volatility — it’s a planning tool, not a guarantee.
How does a profit and loss calculator help traders?
It helps traders test trade ideas before putting money on the line. By seeing the exact potential profit or loss, you avoid emotional mistakes, keep risk under control, and build discipline. In short, it turns raw numbers into a clear trading plan.
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