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Futures Calculator
As a futures trader, it is critical to understand exactly what your potential risk and reward will be in monetary terms on any given trade. Use our dt Futures Calculator to quickly establish your potential profit or loss on a futures trade. This easy-to-use tool can be used to help you figure out what you could potentially make or lose on a trade or determine where to place a protective stop-loss order/limit order to capture your profit.
How to use the Futures Calculator
- Select the desired market by clicking the dropdown menu.
- If Bullish/Going Long, type in your entry price (BUY) and exit price (SELL). If Bearish/Going Short, type in your entry price (SELL) and exit price (BUY). (Each market price format is unique, so please refer to the Price Format Example provided in the information section to ensure the correct calculation)
- Enter the number of contracts.
- Click the Calculate button to determine your specific profit or loss in ticks/points and USD$.
Select a Futures Market
| Price Format Example | ||
| Contract Size | ||
| Minimum Tick Fluctuation/Value | ||
| Point Value | ||
| Margin Requirements | Margin | |
| Delivery Months | ||
| Trading Hours | Hours | |
| Exchange | ||
| Delivery Month Symbol Key | Jan=F, Feb=G, Mar=H, Apr=J, May=K, Jun=M, Jul=N, Aug=Q, Sep=U, Oct=V, Nov=X, Dec=Z | |
Enter Price Information and Number of Futures Contracts
dt Commodity News
- Crude oil futures rise amidst rig fire, peak concerns: Crude oil futures gained after early losses on Thursday, amidst news and reports that paint a grim picture for the supply of the world's most vital commodity. Read more
- Copper futures hit four-month high on tightening supply: The price of copper soared on Thursday morning, reaching a four-month high of $7,675 per ton on the London Metal Exchange, reported the Financial Times. That's the red metal's highest level since April 2010, when it reached $8,000 per ton. Read more
- Slight decrease in jobless claims leads to mild stock rise: U.S. equity index futures were mixed this morning, with initial jobless claims showing a very mild decrease - enough that the news wasn't actively bad, but not strong enough to inspire confidence. Read more
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