2023-03-03 12:30:08
The risks in the nutshellThe risk and reward ratio is designed to calculate the potential return from a trade deal to the inherent risk. It allows you to understand whether the deal is profitable.
From a trading and investment perspective, risk means the potential loss a trader is willing to take when opening a position. Profit is the difference between the purchase price of an asset and the price at which it will be sold.
As a rule, the coefficient is calculated using the formula risk divided by profit. If the risk-to-return ratio is >1, the risk exceeds the potential return. When the value is <1, the potential profit exceeds the inherent risks. The optimal balance, in this case, is 1 to 3, or a ratio of 0.33. Ratios 1 to 7, 1 to 10, and 1 to 15 are also often used.
For example, you want to buy an asset at $100. To limit the risk, you placed a stop-loss order (limitation of potential losses) at $90 and set a take-profit (target price for selling the asset) at $130. In this case, the coefficient has an approximate value of 0.33. That is, the risk is less than the potential profit. In the event of a loss, the next deal should cover your losses. Eventually, this will pay off very well.
However, relying on something other than generally accepted standards would be best. It would help if you decided which ratio best suits your trading strategy based on data, statistics, and market conditions.
So, be on guard and always calculate the risks before making a deal!
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