Long vs Short Compare Calculator
With identical entry, exit and quantity, show both directions side by side including an estimated two-side fee.
Results
Fill in the inputs and click Calculate.
- Long Gross
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- Short Gross
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- Long Net
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- Short Net
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- Total Fees
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Risk disclaimer
The compare assumes price reaches the exit; interim swings affect liquidation risk, not this result.
Which direction wins?
Whichever target the price reaches first profits; gross amounts are equal with opposite signs.
Fees apply on both legs (open+close), so they are the same for each direction but hit the loser harder in net terms.
How to use
- Enter entry, exit and quantity.
- Enter the two-side fee rate (e.g. 0.1 = 0.1% open+close combined).
- Click Calculate to compare gross and net results.
Formula
- Long gross = (exit − entry) × qty
- Short gross = (entry − exit) × qty
- Fees = (entry×qty + exit×qty) × rate
Example
Entry 100, exit 110, qty 10, fee 0.1% → gross +100/−100, fees 2.1, net 97.9/−102.1.
The losing side nets worse because it still pays the same fees.
FAQ
Does it include funding?
No. Funding paid while holding would affect longs/shorts differently — use the funding tool separately.