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Nikkei 225 (JP225) Profit Calculator

Pre-set for Nikkei 225 (JP225): 1 contract per lot, 1 point = 1. Works in 23 account currencies, with the math shown.

Example price — enter your broker's current JP225 price for an exact result.

Converts JPY profits to your USD account. Reference rate filled in (2026-10-14).

Contract specs: 1 lot = 1 contract, 1 point = 1

Index CFDs vary by broker: 1 lot is often 1× the index ($1 per point), but some brokers use 10× or 0.1×. Check the contract specification in your broker's platform (MT4/MT5: right-click the symbol → Specification).

Direction

Example: 750 points above the entry. Type your exit or target price.

lots
Size in
More options: commission and swap
USD/lot
Charged
USD/lot

As your broker shows it; negative means you pay.

nights

Count Wednesday as 3 nights for most FX pairs.

Example profit

+$4.73

Example exit 69,780.0, 750 points above entry. Enter your own prices.

Points

+750.0

Price move

+750.0

69,030.0 → 69,780.0

In JPY

+¥750

quote currency, before conversion

Value per point

$0.01

for 1.00 lots

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  1. Price move (exit − entry)69,780.0 − 69,030.0 = 750.0 = 750.0 points
  2. Profit in JPY750.0 × 1 × 1.00 lots = 750.00 JPY
  3. Convert to USD750.00 JPY ÷ 158.450 (USD/JPY) = $4.73

Price P/L only. Add commission and swap under More options.

Rates from ECB, gold-api.com, CoinGecko, FX reference 2026-10-14, checked 19:46 UTC. Use your broker's live quote to trade.

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Quick answer

A 100-point move on 1 lot of Nikkei 225 (JP225) is worth $0.63, because each point is worth $0.0063 per lot. Profit = points gained × point value per lot × lots.

JP225 profit table

Profit or loss of a move in your favour or against you, USD account.
Move (points)0.10 lots1.00 lots5.00 lots
50±$0.03±$0.32±$1.58
100±$0.06±$0.63±$3.16
200±$0.13±$1.26±$6.31
400±$0.25±$2.52±$12.62

Nikkei 225 (JP225) contract specification

Reference values used by the calculators. Rates: ECB, gold-api.com, CoinGecko, FX reference date 2026-10-14; updated hourly.
SpecificationValue
Contract size1 contract per lot
Point size1
Value per point, 1 lot (USD)$0.0063
Value per point, 1 lot (EUR)€0.0056
Value per point, 1 lot (GBP)£0.0048
Reference price69,030.0 (example — use your broker's)
Exposure of 1 lot (USD)$436
Margin for 1 lot at 20:1 (EU/UK retail max)$21.78
Margin for 1 lot at 100:1$4.36

What to know about Nikkei 225 (JP225)

JP225 is a CFD on the Nikkei 225 and is quoted in yen. Contract sizes vary more than for other indices: some brokers pay ¥1 per point per lot, others ¥10 or ¥100, so check the specification and set it under Contract specs. The calculators convert the yen value into your account currency.

The Nikkei is most active during the Tokyo session.

For other instruments, or to switch between them, use the full profit calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How much is one point worth on JP225?

One point on Nikkei 225 (JP225) is a 1 price move. With 1 contract per lot that is $0.0063 per standard lot for a USD account, €0.0056 for a EUR account and £0.0048 for a GBP account.

What lot size should I use on JP225?

Size the trade from the amount you are willing to lose and your stop: lots = risk ÷ (stop in points × point value per lot). Risking $100 with a 100-point stop gives 158.45 lots for a USD account.

How much margin do I need for 1 lot of JP225?

At a price of 69,030.0 (example), one lot is $436 of exposure. That needs $21.78 at 20:1, the maximum leverage for EU and UK retail clients on this asset, or $4.36 at 100:1.

Is the point value the same at every broker?

No. Contract sizes for Nikkei differ between brokers, so the value per point can differ too. Open the symbol specification in your platform and set the contract size under Contract specs in the calculator.

Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 74–89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with the brokers listed here. Consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. The tools and information on this page are for education and are not financial advice.

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Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 74–89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with the brokers listed here. Consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.