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OPTIONS CALCULATOR

Options Profit & Loss Calculator

Calculate options P&L instantly. Enter premium, lots, and lot size to see your net profit or loss including all charges — STT, brokerage, GST, and exchange fees.

Calculate options P&L instantly. Enter premium, lots, and lot size to see your net profit or loss including all charges — STT, brokerage, GST, and exchange fees.

  • Get an instant result with the exact inputs that matter for this metric.
  • Compare scenarios quickly (best case vs worst case) before taking action.
  • Understand what the output means and how traders/investors use it in practice.
  • Use it for planning and education — no login required.

Enter Option Trade Details

₹20 flat is standard for Zerodha, Dhan, Angel One

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Enter your options trade details and click Calculate to see P&L and charges.

DETAILS

About this Options Profit & Loss Calculator

This section explains what the calculator does, what goes into the result, and how to interpret the output so you can apply it confidently.

What this tool does

Purpose

This calculator turns a few key inputs into a clear output you can act on — a number that traders and investors commonly use for planning and decision-making.

Use it to compare scenarios quickly and to understand the trade-offs behind the final result.

When it is helpful

  • To sanity-check assumptions before committing money.
  • To compare two or more scenarios side-by-side (conservative vs aggressive).
  • To convert a “feel” into a number you can plan around.
  • To learn what the metric means and how it is used in practice.

How to read the result

Interpretation

Treat the output as a planning number. Small changes in inputs (time, rate, price, quantity, risk, or cashflows) can change the outcome meaningfully — so keep assumptions realistic.

If the tool returns multiple outputs, focus on the ones that drive decisions (e.g., net result, breakeven, or risk-adjusted value), not just the biggest number.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Using overly optimistic return assumptions.
  • Ignoring fees/taxes where they matter.
  • Optimizing precision instead of making a better decision.
  • Treating the result as a prediction instead of a plan.

Example calculations and results

Example 1 (long option profit)

Buy (Long) CE: Entry ₹50 → Exit ₹80, 2 lots, Lot size 50, Brokerage ₹20/order

Quantity100
Gross P&L₹3,000.00
Total charges₹63.50
Net P&L₹2,936.50
Total invested₹5,000.00
ROI58.73%

Graphical view

Gross P&L
₹3,000
Charges
₹63
Net P&L
₹2,937

Example 2 (short option profit)

Sell (Short) PE: Entry ₹120 → Exit ₹90, 1 lot, Lot size 50, Brokerage ₹20/order

Quantity50
Gross P&L₹1,500.00
Total charges₹59.91
Net P&L₹1,440.09
Total invested (buy leg)₹4,500.00
ROI32.00%

Graphical view

Gross P&L
₹1,500
Charges
₹60
Net P&L
₹1,440

For short trades, the calculator still uses buy/sell legs to compute turnover and charges; “invested” here represents the buy leg premium × quantity as per tool logic.

HOW IT WORKS

Simple steps to get your result

1

Select trade direction and option type

Choose Buy (Long) or Sell (Short), and whether it is a CE (Call) or PE (Put) option.

2

Enter premium and lot details

Enter entry premium, exit premium, number of lots, and lot size. Use the NSE lot size for the symbol you are trading.

3

See net P&L after all charges

Get gross P&L, total charges (STT, brokerage, GST, exchange, stamp duty), net P&L, ROI, and total capital invested.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How is options P&L calculated?+

Options P&L = (Exit Premium − Entry Premium) × Quantity. For a buy trade, profit happens when exit premium > entry premium. For a sell trade, profit happens when exit premium < entry premium (you collected more than you paid to exit).

What is STT on options in India?+

For options in India, STT is charged only on the sell side at 0.1% of the intrinsic value (premium × quantity) at the time of selling. For option buyers, STT is also charged on expiry for in-the-money (ITM) options at 0.125% of the intrinsic value.

What lot size should I use?+

Lot sizes vary by symbol and change periodically. For Nifty 50, the lot size is 25. For Bank Nifty it is 15. For Nifty Midcap Select it is 75. For individual stocks, lot sizes vary — check the NSE website or your broker for the current lot size.

Does this include brokerage for option sellers?+

Yes. The calculator charges ₹20 per executed order (both legs) by default — the standard flat fee used by Zerodha, Dhan, Angel One, and 5Paisa. You can change the brokerage amount in the input field.

Why is my actual P&L different from the broker statement?+

Minor differences can occur due to rounding in charge calculations, different GST computation methods, or broker-specific handling of stamp duty by state. This calculator uses standard rates — use it for estimation before trades.

Track every options trade automatically

TradeLyser auto-imports your options trades from your broker, calculates real P&L, and tracks your options performance over time.