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#RiskRewardRatio

The **Risk-Reward Ratio (RRR)** is a key concept in trading and investing that measures the potential profit of a trade relative to its potential loss. It helps traders assess whether a trade is worth taking based on the expected return versus the risk involved.

#Formula
\[
\text{Risk-Reward Ratio} = \frac{\text{Potential Risk (Loss)}}{\text{Potential Reward (Gain)}}
\]
*(Often expressed as **1:X**, where X is the multiple of reward compared to risk.)*

#Example
- If you risk **$100** to make a potential profit of **$300**, your RRR is **1:3**.

#Why is it Important?
1. **Helps in Trade Evaluation** – Ensures potential gains justify the risk.
2. **Improves Consistency** – A good RRR (e.g., 1:2 or higher) increases profitability even with a moderate win rate.
3. **Risk Management** – Prevents taking trades where the potential loss outweighs the gain.

#Ideal Risk-Reward Ratio**
- **Day Trading/Swing Trading:** **1:2 or higher** is preferred.
- **Long-Term Investing:** Can be lower (e.g., 1:1) if the probability of success is high.

#How to Use It
1. **Set Stop-Loss & Take-Profit** – Define risk (stop-loss) and reward (take-profit) before entering a trade.
2. **Calculate Before Trading** – Ensure the RRR aligns with your strategy.
3. **Combine with Win Rate** – Even with a high RRR, a low win rate can hurt profitability.

### **Example Calculation:**
- **Entry Price:** $100
- **Stop-Loss (Risk):** $95 (Risk = $5)
- **Take-Profit (Reward):** $110 (Reward = $10)
- **RRR = 5:10 → 1:2**

### **Key Takeaway:**
A **favorable risk-reward ratio** helps traders stay profitable over time, even if not all trades win. Always aim for trades where the potential reward justifies the risk taken.

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