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What did
What did
that trade make?
Pick the contract, put in your entry and exit. Points, ticks and dollars, after fees.
Working it out…
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How it works
Three steps, no magic.
STEP 1Points
Exit minus entry, flipped for a short.
+12.5STEP 2Ticks
Points ÷ the contract’s tick size.
50 ticksSTEP 3Dollars
Points × point value × contracts, minus fees.
+$245.50Tick values, popular contracts
| Contract | A point | A tick | Tick value |
|---|---|---|---|
| NQE-mini Nasdaq-100 | $20 | 0.25 | $5.00 |
| MNQMicro E-mini Nasdaq-100 | $2 | 0.25 | $0.50 |
| ESE-mini S&P 500 | $50 | 0.25 | $12.50 |
| MESMicro E-mini S&P 500 | $5 | 0.25 | $1.25 |
| YME-mini Dow | $5 | 1 | $5.00 |
| MYMMicro E-mini Dow | $0.5 | 1 | $0.50 |
| RTYE-mini Russell 2000 | $50 | 0.1 | $5.00 |
| M2KMicro E-mini Russell 2000 | $5 | 0.1 | $0.50 |
| CLWTI Crude (1,000 bbl) | $1,000 | 0.01 | $10.00 |
| MCLMicro WTI Crude (100 bbl) | $100 | 0.01 | $1.00 |
| GCGold (100 oz) | $100 | 0.1 | $10.00 |
| MGCMicro Gold (10 oz) | $10 | 0.1 | $1.00 |
Worked out for you
Every contract’s maths, done.
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Questions
Quick answers.
How much is NQ per tick?+
NQ moves in 0.25-point ticks worth $5 each ($20 a point). MNQ is a tenth: $0.50 a tick, $2 a point.
How much is ES per point?+
ES is $50 a point and $12.50 a tick. MES is $5 a point and $1.25 a tick.
Are the fees round trip?+
Yes. Put in what one contract costs to open and close, commissions and exchange fees together.
Where do the specs come from?+
From the contract table Journalcade uses for your trades. Exchanges can change specs, so check yours with your broker.
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