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Free calculators for forex traders and long-term investors. Results update instantly as you type — no sign-up required.
Forex Calculators
Before placing any forex trade, know three numbers: the pip value (how much each price tick is worth in your account currency), the required margin (collateral your broker locks up), and your potential profit or loss at different exit prices. These calculators handle the math so you can focus on the trade. Leverage amplifies both gains and losses — always calculate your margin before opening a position.
Investing Calculators
Long-term wealth is built through compounding, not just returns. Use the position size calculator to keep each trade within your risk budget, the compound interest calculator to model how regular contributions grow over decades, the real return calculator to strip inflation from headline returns, and the currency converter for quick offline reference rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is pip value calculated?
For pairs quoted against USD (EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, NZD/USD), one pip equals 0.0001 price movement. Pip value = lots × 100,000 × 0.0001. One standard lot gives $10 per pip. For USD/JPY, where the pip is 0.01, divide by the current price instead. Cross pairs require a cross-rate conversion — use a live broker quote for precise values.
How is required margin calculated?
Required Margin = (Lots × 100,000 × Entry Price) ÷ Leverage. At 1:100 leverage, opening 1 lot of EUR/USD at 1.0850 locks up $1,085. Higher leverage reduces margin but increases the risk of a margin call — always maintain a buffer above the minimum.
How do I calculate forex profit or loss?
P/L = pip difference × pip value per lot × number of lots. For a long EUR/USD trade buying 1 lot at 1.0850 and exiting at 1.0950, the gain is 100 pips × $10 = $1,000. For a short trade, the direction is reversed — a rising price produces a loss.
What leverage should I use?
Retail forex leverage is capped at 1:30 for major pairs under ESMA rules (EU/UK). Many offshore brokers offer up to 1:500. Higher leverage is not inherently better — it reduces margin requirements but proportionally increases loss per adverse pip move. Most professional risk managers use 1:10 or less for directional trades.