Trading Calculator
Check the cost and potential outcome of a trade before you place it. Pick an instrument, set your lot size, and enter target prices.
Bid 1.15103 · Ask 1.15119 · Spread 1.6 pips
P&L at Take Profit
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P&L at Stop Loss
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Position Value
$115,119.00
Total notional exposure
Margin Required
$230.24
1:500 · indicative
Pip Value
$10.00
per pip per lot
Leverage
1:500
Effective for this instrument
Instrument
EUR/USD
Direction
Buy
Volume
1.00 lots
Entry
1.15119
How the Trading Calculator Works
Scenario Planning
Enter a take profit and stop loss price to see the dollar outcome of each scenario. The calculator uses the current ask price for buys and bid price for sells, just like a real order.
Live Market Prices
Entry prices are pulled from the MT5 server in real time, not static placeholders. You can also type a custom price to plan limit orders at levels away from the current market.
Margin Check
Every position ties up margin. This calculator shows how much, based on the instrument's contract size, current price, and leverage, so you can check whether the trade fits your available balance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does position value tell me?
Position value is the total notional exposure of your trade: lots times contract size times price. If you buy 0.1 lots of EUR/USD at 1.14, your position value is $11,400. This is the amount of the underlying asset your trade controls. Comparing position value to your account balance gives you a sense of how leveraged you are, independent of the broker's margin requirement.
Why does the calculator show different entry prices for Buy and Sell?
Buy orders execute at the ask price (higher) and sell orders execute at the bid price (lower). The difference is the spread. When you buy, you need price to rise past the spread before you break even. When you sell, price needs to fall past it. The calculator reflects this by auto-filling the correct entry price based on your chosen direction.
What does the risk-to-reward ratio tell me?
It compares what you could lose at the stop loss to what you could gain at the take profit. A ratio of 1:2 means the potential gain is twice the potential loss. A higher ratio doesn't guarantee a good trade, but it does mean each winner covers more losers, which matters over a large number of trades.
Can I use this calculator for crypto trades on weekends?
Yes. StoicFX offers 173 crypto CFDs that trade 24/7 including weekends. Select the pair, enter your lot size and target prices, and the results update with live data. Contract sizes for crypto are typically 1 unit (1 BTC, 1 ETH), so a $1 price move equals $1 per lot.
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This calculator is for educational purposes only and provides estimates based on current market data. Actual execution prices, spreads, and margin requirements may differ due to market volatility, slippage, and liquidity conditions. Spread values shown are live but may change between the time of calculation and order execution. Always verify trade parameters in your trading platform before placing orders. Trading CFDs carries significant risk and you may lose more than your initial deposit. Past performance is not indicative of future results.