Risk Management

Expectancy

Definition

The average amount a trader can expect to win or lose per trade. Positive expectancy is required for long-term profitability.

Example

Expectancy = (Win Rate × Avg Win) - (Loss Rate × Avg Loss). A positive $25 per trade expectancy.

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