Gold Profit Calculator

A Gold Profit Calculator helps traders and investors estimate their potential profits or losses when trading gold (XAU/USD). It can be used for both long (buy) and short (sell) positions. By inputting the entry price, exit price, contract size, and lot size, users can instantly see whether their trade resulted in a gain or a loss. This tool is essential for planning trades, setting realistic profit targets, and improving overall trading discipline.

This calculator falls under the category: Financial / Trading Calculators.

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There are two primary formulas, one for a buy (long) position and one for a sell (short) position.

1. For a Buy (Long) Position

Gross Profit = (Exit Price - Entry Price) * Contract Size * Lot Size

2. For a Sell (Short) Position

Gross Profit = (Entry Price - Exit Price) * Contract Size * Lot Size

A positive result from either formula indicates a profit, while a negative result indicates a loss.

Component Variable Explanations:

Entry Price: The price of gold (XAU/USD) when you opened the trade.
Exit Price: The price of gold (XAU/USD) when you closed the trade.
Contract Size: The standard number of units (ounces) in one lot of gold. This value is typically 100.
Lot Size: The volume of your trade (e.g., 1.0 for a standard lot, 0.1 for a mini lot, 0.01 for a micro lot).

Gold Profit Quick Reference Table

Entry Price	Exit Price	Position Type	Contract Size	Lot Size	Gross Profit (USD)
1900	1920	Buy	100	1.0	2,000
1950	1930	Sell	100	0.5	1,000
2000	1985	Sell	100	1.0	1,500
1850	1880	Buy	100	0.2	600
1920	1925	Buy	100	1.5	750

Example

Suppose you opened a buy position at an entry price of 1,900 USD, closed the trade at 1,920 USD, traded 1 standard lot, and the contract size is 100 ounces.

Gross Profit = (1,920 - 1,900) * 100 * 1.0 = 2,000 USD

This means your trade made a profit of 2,000 USD.

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