Target PnL Entry Calculator
From a target PnL amount and an exit price, derive the acceptable entry price for long or short as a pre-trade budget.
Results
Fill in the inputs and click Calculate.
- Acceptable Entry
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- Return %
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Risk disclaimer
Plan reference only; real fills depend on the market and may miss the range.
What problem does this solve?
Decide “how much this trade should make” first, then derive the entry ceiling — plan-driven rather than price-driven.
Long: entry = exit − PnL ÷ qty; short mirrors it.
How to use
- Choose long or short.
- Enter the planned exit, target PnL and quantity.
- Click Calculate for the acceptable entry and its return %.
Formula
- Long entry = exit − target PnL ÷ quantity
- Short entry = exit + target PnL ÷ quantity
- Return % = PnL ÷ (entry × quantity) × 100%
Example
Long exit 21,000, target 1,000, qty 1 → entry ≤ 20,000.
Short exit 19,000, target 1,000, qty 1 → entry ≥ 20,000.
FAQ
Do fees count?
No — gross basis; add expected costs to the target for a net plan.