How is a long or short position's profit/loss calculated?

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Long position (Buy order):
Profit/Loss = (Closing Price - Opening Price) x Lots x Contract Size

Short position (Sell order):
Profit/Loss = (Opening Price - Closing Price) x Lots x Contract Size

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