Risk-Reward Ratio Calculator
Compares what a trade could make with what it could lose.
Reward per 1 of risk
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Win rate to break even — %
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The formula
ratio = |target − entry| ÷ |entry − stop| break-even win rate = 1 ÷ (1 + ratio)
A higher ratio lets you be wrong more often and still break even, before costs.
What to watch out for
A good ratio means little if the target is unlikely to be reached.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good risk-reward ratio?
There is no universal answer, since it depends on your win rate. At 3 to 1 you break even winning 25% of trades.