#RiskRewardRatio The Risk-Reward Ratio (RRR) is one of the most important tools in trading — it tells you if a trade is worth taking.
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What is Risk-Reward Ratio?
It compares how much you're risking (potential loss) to how much you could gain (potential reward).
Formula:
> Risk-Reward Ratio = Potential Loss / Potential Gain
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Example Trade Setup
Entry: $60,000
Stop-loss: $58,500 → Risk = $1,500
Target: $63,000 → Reward = $3,000
> RRR = $1,500 / $3,000 = 1:2
This means you’re risking $1 to potentially make $2 — which is a solid trade setup.
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What’s a Good RRR?
Minimum acceptable: 1:2 (risk $1 to make $2)
Great setups: 1:3 and beyond
Scalping: Might go as low as 1:1 if high win rate
Swing/Position trading: Look for 1:2 or better
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Why It Matters
Even if you're right only 50% of the time, with a 1:2 RRR, you’ll still be profitable in the long run.