Official FairTicks PnL
Official FairTicks PnL is the profit or loss value calculated by FairTicks and shown in your dashboard. It is the official reference used for your account balance, risk rules, breach checks, progress, and payout eligibility.
The PnL shown inside your FairTicks dashboard is the official account reference. External charts can help you understand the market, but your FairTicks account is evaluated using the values calculated and recorded by FairTicks.
What is Official FairTicks PnL?
Official FairTicks PnL is the platform-calculated result of your position. It shows how much a trade is currently winning or losing while it is open, and how much was finally gained or lost once the position is closed.
When a position is closed, FairTicks records the final realized result and applies it to your account balance. That recorded value is the official result of the trade.
Official PnL = the FairTicks-calculated profit or loss shown in your account.
It is the value used for account progress, rules, breaches, and payout calculations.
Open PnL vs closed PnL
The most important distinction is between open PnL and closed PnL.
| Type | Meaning | Is it final? | Where it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open PnL | The live profit or loss of a position that is still open. | No. It can change as price moves. | Equity, risk floors, Daily Loss, Max Loss, near-breach, and live account risk. |
| Closed PnL | The final realized result after a position is closed. | Yes. It is recorded in position history. | Balance, profit target, realized profit, account history, and payout eligibility. |
Open PnL can affect risk because it changes live equity. But open PnL is not final profit until the position is closed and the result is recorded.
Where Official PnL is used
FairTicks uses official PnL across the main account systems.
- Open position display.
- Closed position history.
- Account balance updates.
- Live equity calculation.
- Daily Loss checks.
- Max Loss checks.
- Trailing Drawdown checks, where enabled.
- Near-breach warnings.
- Profit target progress.
- Valid trading day calculations.
- Training pass checks.
- Live / Straight payout eligibility.
If there is a difference between an external market view and your FairTicks dashboard, the FairTicks dashboard remains the official account reference.
Balance, equity, and PnL
To understand PnL correctly, you need to separate balance and equity.
| Term | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Balance | Your account value after closed trades and applied commissions. | Changes when trades are opened/closed and costs are applied. |
| Open PnL | The live result of positions that are still open. | A BTCUSDT position currently showing +$240 or -$180. |
| Live equity | Balance plus open PnL. | If balance is $50,000 and open PnL is -$300, live equity is $49,700. |
| Closed PnL | The realized result after a position is closed. | A closed trade recorded as +$120 or -$90. |
live equity = balance + open PnL
Example 1 — open PnL changes live equity
Account balance: $50,000
Open position PnL: -$400
Live equity = $50,000 − $400 = $49,600
The position is not closed yet, so the loss is not final as closed PnL. But the open loss still affects live equity and can move the account closer to Daily Loss, Max Loss, or Trailing Drawdown floors.
Example 2 — closed PnL updates balance
Account balance before close: $50,000
Final closed position result: +$300
New balance before any other adjustment: $50,300
Once the position is closed, the result becomes part of the account history and balance calculation.
Commissions and account impact
FairTicks commissions affect your account balance. Commission is charged on exposure when opening a position and again when closing a position.
Commission is not charged only on profit. It is based on position exposure at open and close.
Opening exposure: $1,000
Opening commission: 1% × $1,000 = $10
Closing exposure: $1,050
Closing commission: 1% × $1,050 = $10.50
Total commission: $20.50
Because commissions reduce balance, they can affect account progress, remaining risk buffer, and eligible payout profit.
A trade can move in your favor but still have a smaller final balance impact after commissions. Always review the final recorded result and account balance after the position is closed.
Example 3 — profitable trade after commissions
Position movement result: +$120
Opening commission: -$10
Closing commission: -$10.50
Net account impact: $120 − $10 − $10.50 = +$99.50
In this example, the trade was profitable, but the final account impact is lower after commissions.
Example 4 — flat movement but negative account impact
Position movement result: $0
Opening commission: -$5
Closing commission: -$5
Net account impact: -$10
Even if the market movement result is flat, commissions can make the final account impact negative.
Why FairTicks PnL can differ from external charts
External charts and exchange tools can be useful for market context, but they are not the official FairTicks account record. FairTicks uses its own platform values to calculate and record account results.
Differences can happen because of:
- FairTicks official price references.
- Position entry and close timing inside the platform.
- Spread and market movement at the time of action.
- Contracts selected for the position.
- Commissions applied at open and close.
- Stop-loss, reverse trade, or system-close handling.
- Rounding and price precision used by FairTicks for that market.
Do not use third-party screenshots, exchange widgets, or external chart values as the final account reference. Your FairTicks dashboard and position history are the official records.
Stop-loss closes
If a position is closed by Stop Loss, FairTicks records the official close result according to the platform's stop-loss handling. That result becomes part of your account history.
Stop Loss is a risk control tool. It helps define a risk boundary, but the final account result is still the value recorded by FairTicks.
System closes
In some cases, FairTicks may close positions automatically as part of an official account process. This can happen during breach handling, expiration settlement, or other account lifecycle events.
When a system close happens, FairTicks records the official close result and updates the account accordingly.
Your account reaches a hard breach floor while a position is open.
FairTicks closes open positions through the official breach process.
The recorded results become part of the account history.
Reverse trades
If Reverse Trade is available, FairTicks first closes the current position and then opens a new position in the opposite direction where allowed.
The closed position receives its own official realized PnL. The new reversed position starts as a separate position with its own entry, risk, and lifecycle.
Reverse Trade is not one combined PnL event. It closes one position, records that result, then creates a new position in the opposite direction.
Profit target and PnL
Training profit target progress is based on official FairTicks account values. Open PnL alone should not be treated as completed target profit.
Account capital: $50,000
Profit target: $3,000
Realized account profit: $2,800
Open PnL: +$300
Live equity: $53,100
Even though live equity is above the target level, the target may not be considered completed until the profit is realized and the official Training conditions are satisfied.
Payout and PnL
Payout is based on eligible realized profit on a Live / Straight account. Open positions must be closed before payout eligibility can be completed.
Live account realized profit: $1,000
Profit split: 80% trader / 20% FairTicks
Trader share: $800
FairTicks share: $200
Open positions required for payout: 0
Open PnL is not payout profit. Payout requires closed positions, realized profit, and all other payout eligibility conditions.
Valid trading day impact
A trade may affect your balance but still not count toward a valid trading day if it does not meet the required activity rules.
FairTicks can use official trade result, timing, and movement information to determine whether a trade qualifies for valid trading day or NP-related metrics.
A trade closes with a recorded result and affects your balance.
But if the trade is too short or does not satisfy the activity requirement, it may not count as a valid trading day.
What traders should rely on
Traders should rely on the values shown inside the FairTicks dashboard. These values are generated by the platform and are the official source for account status and rule checks.
- Use dashboard PnL as the official PnL reference.
- Use account balance as the official account balance.
- Use live equity to understand current risk state.
- Use position history for final realized trade results.
- Use rule progress cards for Training status.
- Use the payout page for payout eligibility and payout amount.
Common mistakes to avoid
| Mistake | Why it creates confusion | Better understanding |
|---|---|---|
| Comparing FairTicks PnL with an external chart | External charts are not the official account record. | Use FairTicks dashboard and position history as the source of truth. |
| Assuming open PnL is final | Open PnL changes until the position is closed. | Treat open PnL as live, not final. |
| Ignoring commissions | Commissions reduce balance and can change the final account impact. | Review final balance impact after open and close commissions. |
| Thinking open PnL completes a profit target | Profit target progress depends on official realized account values. | Close positions and check dashboard progress. |
| Trying to request payout with open positions | Open PnL is not payout profit. | Close all positions before payout eligibility review. |
| Using screenshots as proof of final result | Screenshots may not reflect the official account record. | Use position history and account timeline. |
Common questions
“What PnL does FairTicks use?”
FairTicks uses the PnL calculated and recorded by the FairTicks platform. The dashboard and position history are the official reference.
“Is open PnL final?”
No. Open PnL is live and can change as price moves. The final result is recorded when the position is closed.
“Can open PnL cause a breach?”
Yes. Open PnL affects live equity. If live equity reaches a Daily Loss, Max Loss, or Trailing Drawdown breach floor, the account can breach even before the position is manually closed.
“Does open PnL count for payout?”
No. Payout is based on eligible realized profit. Open positions must be closed before payout eligibility can be completed.
“Why is my PnL different from another chart?”
External charts may use different prices, display timing, precision, or market references. FairTicks uses the official values recorded inside the platform for account calculations.
“Do commissions affect PnL?”
Commissions affect the final account balance impact. FairTicks charges commission on exposure at open and close, so the final balance impact can differ from market movement alone.
“Can a flat trade still reduce my balance?”
Yes. If the market movement result is flat but commissions are charged, the final account impact can be negative.
“Does Stop Loss guarantee the exact external chart price?”
Stop Loss is handled inside the FairTicks trading environment. The official result is the value recorded by FairTicks when the stop-loss close is processed.
“What happens if a position is closed by the system?”
FairTicks records the official close result and updates the account according to the relevant lifecycle process, such as breach or expiration settlement.
“Where can I dispute or review a trade result?”
Start with your position history and account timeline. If something still looks unclear, contact support with your account number, market, position time, and the recorded position details.
Summary
Official FairTicks PnL is the profit or loss value calculated and recorded by FairTicks. It affects your balance, live equity, risk rules, breaches, targets, valid trading days, and payout eligibility.
The most important rule is simple: the PnL shown in your FairTicks dashboard is the official account reference.
Official FairTicks PnL is the platform value used to update your account and evaluate your rules.
Your FairTicks dashboard is the official PnL reference.
External market tools can help with context, but FairTicks account results are based on the platform’s official calculation and records.
Have a question about a closed trade?
Contact support with your account number, market, position time, and the position details shown in FairTicks.