Profit and loss statement generator for traders
A broker statement shows your trades but not what trading really earned once data feeds, software, prop firm fees and every other cost are paid. Enter your realised gains and losses, other trading income and each expense for the period, and this generator lays them out as a proper profit and loss statement with gross profit, net profit and an estimate of tax. Download it as a CSV for your accountant or print a clean copy.
Profit and loss statement
Your figures laid out as a statement. Download it or print it for your records.
| Line | Amount | Share of income |
|---|
Where the money went
Each expense line for the period, largest first.
How the statement is built
The statement follows the usual order of a profit and loss account: income first, then expenses, then profit, then tax.
Gross trading profit
Realised gains minus realised losses.
gross = gains − losses
Total income
Gross trading profit plus dividends, interest, payouts and rebates.
income = gross + dividends + payouts
Total expenses
Every trading cost for the period.
expenses = Σ expense lines
Net profit
Income minus expenses.
net = income − expenses
Tax estimate
Your effective rate on a positive net profit only.
tax = max(0, net) × tax rate
Trader P&L statement questions
Why do traders need a profit and loss statement?
Your broker statement shows trades, not the business. A profit and loss statement adds the costs your broker never sees, such as data feeds, software, prop firm fees and education, and shows what trading actually earned you. It is also what an accountant, lender or partner will usually ask to see.
What is the difference between gross and net trading profit?
Gross trading profit is realised gains minus realised losses. Net profit takes off every cost of trading as well: commissions, platform and data fees, margin interest and other expenses. Many traders who are profitable on their trades are break-even or worse once costs are counted.
Should I include unrealised gains?
This statement uses realised results, from positions you have closed, because that is how most tax systems and accounts treat trading income. Open positions are noted separately by many traders but not counted as profit until they are closed.
Which trading expenses can I deduct?
It depends on where you live and how your trading is classed for tax. In some countries only investment expenses directly tied to income are deductible, while traders who qualify as a business can deduct more. The statement lists everything so your accountant can decide what counts.
How is the tax estimate worked out?
It applies your effective rate to net profit if it is positive. It is only a rough guide: capital gains rates, loss carry-forwards, wash sale rules and other details can change the real figure a lot.
Is my data stored anywhere?
No. Everything is calculated in your browser. Your figures are kept in the page address so you can bookmark or share the statement, so only share the link with people you would show the numbers to.