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Payoff Matrix Calculator

Visualize your potential profit and loss across a range of exit prices. See a color-coded heatmap of your trade outcomes.

Prices update from live market feeds, but your broker's quotes, contract sizes and spreads can differ — check them before placing a trade.

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Base Lot Size

Stop Loss Price (optional)

Exit prices at −2, −1, +1, +2 and +3× ATR from entry (80 pips for EUR/USD, indicative), plus your stop. P&L for 0.5×, 1× and 2× your base lot size.

Payoff Matrix — BUY EUR/USD from 1.1247

Exit Price	Pips	0.50 lots	1.00 lotsbase	2.00 lots
1.1087−2× ATR	-160.0	−$800.00	−$1,600.00	−$3,200.00
1.1167−1× ATR	-80.0	−$400.00	−$800.00	−$1,600.00
1.1217Stop	-30.0	−$150.00	−$300.00	−$600.00
1.1327+1× ATR	+80.0	+$400.00	+$800.00	+$1,600.00
1.1407+2× ATR	+160.0	+$800.00	+$1,600.00	+$3,200.00
1.1487+3× ATR	+240.0	+$1,200.00	+$2,400.00	+$4,800.00

Best case (+3× ATR)

+$2,400.00

+240.0 pips

Worst case (stopped out)

−$300.00

-30.0 pips

Exit prices auto-generated at ATR multiples. Adjust lot sizes by editing Base Lot Size. Your stop appears as its own row; a stop on the wrong side of entry is ignored.

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Payoff Matrix Calculator Formula

P&L at each price = (Price − Entry) × Pip Value × Lots × Direction

Example: Grid shows P&L from −50 to +50 pips across different lot sizes

Payoff Matrix Calculator FAQ

What is a payoff matrix?

A payoff matrix shows your profit or loss at various price levels in a grid format. Green cells show profits, red cells show losses, with color intensity showing magnitude.

How does a payoff matrix help with trade planning?

It lets you visualize the full range of outcomes before entering a trade. You can immediately see your maximum loss, break-even point, and profit at various targets.

Can I use a payoff matrix for multiple positions?

Yes. By combining multiple entries at different prices and sizes, the matrix shows the net P&L across all positions, helping you manage scaled entries and partial take-profits.

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