Trading Profit Calculator
Project how your trading account grows over time with consistent monthly returns and compounding.
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Final Balance
$7128.80
Total Profit
$2128.80
Return on Investment
42.6%
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Start | Profit | End Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5000.00 | +$150.00 | $5150.00 |
| 2 | $5150.00 | +$154.50 | $5304.50 |
| 3 | $5304.50 | +$159.13 | $5463.64 |
| 4 | $5463.64 | +$163.91 | $5627.54 |
| 5 | $5627.54 | +$168.83 | $5796.37 |
| 6 | $5796.37 | +$173.89 | $5970.26 |
| 7 | $5970.26 | +$179.11 | $6149.37 |
| 8 | $6149.37 | +$184.48 | $6333.85 |
| 9 | $6333.85 | +$190.02 | $6523.87 |
| 10 | $6523.87 | +$195.72 | $6719.58 |
| 11 | $6719.58 | +$201.59 | $6921.17 |
| 12 | $6921.17 | +$207.64 | $7128.80 |
How Compound Returns Work in Trading
Compounding means your profits generate their own profits. If you make 3% in month one on a $5,000 account, you gain $150. In month two, you're making 3% on $5,150 — gaining $154.50. The growth accelerates over time because each month's gain builds on the previous months' gains.
This is why consistent, moderate returns are so powerful. A 3% monthly return doesn't sound dramatic, but compounded over 12 months it turns $5,000 into $7,129 — a 42.6% annual return. That significantly outperforms most professional fund managers.
A Reality Check
Be honest with the numbers you enter here. Social media is full of traders claiming 20%, 50%, or even 100% monthly returns. These are either cherry-picked months, fabricated, or unsustainable risks that will eventually blow up.
Realistic monthly returns for an active, skilled trader are in the 2–5% range. Even at the low end, compounding turns these into impressive annual figures. The key is consistency — and consistency is built through practice, risk management, and discipline.