Gold Futures Profit/Loss Calculator

Model a gold futures long or short trade from entry price, exit price, contract size, number of contracts and trading costs. See gross P&L, net P&L and the price movement required to reach break-even.

P&L

Calculate Futures Trade P&L

Long and short positions supported.

Net Futures Profit / Loss
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Price Move—
Gross P&L—
Fees—
Net P&L—
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Break-Even Exit—

Gold Futures P&L Formula

Long Gross P&L = (Exit − Entry) × Contract Size × Contracts
Short Gross P&L = (Entry − Exit) × Contract Size × Contracts
Net P&L = Gross P&L − Fees

Why Contract Size Matters

The same gold price movement can produce very different dollar P&L depending on the contract quantity. Always use the contract specification for the exact futures product being traded.

Long vs Short Gold Futures

A long position benefits from rising futures prices, while a short position benefits from falling prices. The calculation is symmetric but the direction of the price change is reversed.

This tool calculates price-based P&L. Margin rules, liquidation rules and broker-specific costs are separate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is gold futures profit calculated?

Price movement multiplied by contract size and contracts, with direction depending on long or short.

Does this support short trades?

Yes.

Does it include fees?

Yes, via the total trading-cost field.

What is a dollar move worth?

One price-unit move is worth the contract size times the number of contracts.

Does it include margin?

No.