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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.
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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
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| 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
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- Crude oil futures drop as U.S. inventories climb: The specter of worsening conditions in the euro zone with debt-hobbled Greece and high supplies in the U.S. pulled crude oil futures to their lowest price in more than six months on Wednesday. Read more
- Gold futures drop fourth-straight day: Wednesday saw gold futures enter into a bear market after dropping in value for a fourth-straight session and losing 20 percent of its value since establishing record highs eight-plus months ago. Read more
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