How does the Futures calculator work?

Our Futures Calculator empowers you to swiftly calculate the potential profit or loss on a futures trade. This user-friendly tool is designed to assist you in determining your potential gains or losses on a trade. Fill out the fields below and the system will calculate the potential pnl of your futures trade. 1. What are futures contracts?

What is the outstanding futures contract calculator?

The outstanding futures contract calculator helps you determine your profit or loss, whether you are long or short in the futures market. This article will cover what a futures contract is, how futures contracts work, and explore a real-life transaction. As a bonus, we'll compare forward vs. future contracts and futures contracts vs. options.

How do I calculate profit & loss for a futures contract?

To determine the profit and loss for each contract, you will need to be aware of the contract size, tick size, current trading price, and what you bought or sold the contract for. WTI Crude Oil futures, for example, represents the expected value of 1,000 barrels of oil. The price of a WTI futures contract is quoted in dollars per barrel.

How do futures contracts work?

The exchange where the futures contract trades will determine if the contract is for physical delivery or if it can be cash-settled. A corporation may enter into a physical delivery contract to lock in the price of a commodity it needs for production. However, many futures contracts involve traders who speculate on the trade.