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Futures Fee Calculator
Calculate your trading costs including commissions and exchange fees for popular futures contracts.
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Trading Parameters
Typical prop firm: $0.49-$0.79 per side
Cost Breakdown (Per Round Trip)
Broker Commission (both sides) $0.98
Exchange Fee (both sides) $0.00
NFA Fee (both sides) $0.04
Total per Round Trip $0.00
Total Costs
Daily Cost $0.00
Monthly Cost $0.00
Yearly Cost $0.00
Trades per Year 0
Break-Even Analysis
Ticks to Break Even (per RT) 0 ticks
Points to Break Even 0 pts
Popular Contracts Fee Reference
Approximate exchange fees (may vary by broker and volume tier)
| Contract | Tick Value | Exchange Fee | Total RT (@ $0.49) | Ticks to BE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES | $12.50 | $2.56 | $3.58 | ~0.3 ticks |
| MES | $1.25 | $0.54 | $1.56 | ~1.2 ticks |
| NQ | $5.00 | $2.56 | $3.58 | ~0.7 ticks |
| MNQ | $0.50 | $0.54 | $1.56 | ~3.1 ticks |
| CL | $10.00 | $2.84 | $3.86 | ~0.4 ticks |
| GC | $10.00 | $3.00 | $4.02 | ~0.4 ticks |
How It Works
Total Cost per Round Trip: (Broker Commission × 2) + (Exchange Fee × 2) + (NFA Fee × 2)
NFA Fee: $0.02 per side (applies to all futures contracts)
Ticks to Break Even: Total Cost / Tick Value per contract
Prop Firm Context: Most prop firms charge $0.49-$0.79 per side. Micros often have similar absolute fees but higher relative cost due to smaller tick values.
Pro Tip: High-frequency scalpers should factor in these costs carefully. Micros may seem cheaper but can cost 3-4x more in terms of ticks needed to break even.