#RiskRewardRatio Love it—#RiskRewardRatio is every trader's compass.
What It Is:
The Risk/Reward Ratio (R/R) measures how much potential reward you’re aiming for, compared to how much you're willing to risk.
Formula:
R/R Ratio = (Target Profit - Entry Price) / (Entry Price - Stop Loss)
Examples:
2:1 Ratio
Risking $100 to potentially gain $200. Solid baseline for many strategies.
3:1 or higher
More selective trades, higher reward potential—but possibly lower win rate.
Pro Tips:
A win rate of 50% with a 2:1 R/R still puts you ahead.
Combine with stop-loss and position sizing to control your risk exposure.
Tools like TradingView or Thinkorswim let you plot R/R visually when planning trades.
Want to break down the R/R on a current trade idea or backtest a strategy? Just say the word.