Symbol settings
For futures and forex, getting the P&L right depends on a couple of numbers about the instrument itself — its tick size and its point value (also called contract size). Symbol settings let you check and adjust these so your dollars come out correct.
Why symbol settings matter
A price move on a futures contract isn't worth one dollar per point — it depends on the contract's multiplier. The same is true for forex lot sizes. Tradestacker uses each symbol's metadata to convert price moves into real dollars, so the right values here mean accurate P&L.
What you can set
- Tick size — the smallest price increment the instrument trades in.
- Point value / contract size — how much one full point of price movement is worth (the multiplier).
Per-user overrides
Tradestacker ships with sensible defaults for common symbols. If a symbol's numbers don't match what your broker uses, you can set a per-user override — your custom value applies only to your account and is used when Tradestacker calculates that symbol's P&L.
Revert to default
Changed a value and want the original back? Use revert to default to clear your override and return to Tradestacker's built-in value for that symbol.
⚠️ Note: If your futures P&L looks wrong by a consistent factor (for example, 10x too small), the point value for that symbol is almost certainly the culprit. Fix it here and the trade's P&L recalculates.
💡 Tip: Set symbol overrides before a big import if you know your broker uses non-standard contract sizes — your imported trades will calculate correctly from the start.
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