Risk/Reward Calculator

Calculate risk/reward ratios for both long and short positions. Determine minimum win rates needed for profitability, and analyze trade setups.

Long: Profit when price goes up
Short: Profit when price goes down

Trade Setup

Current position: LONGBuy low, sell high

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Set BELOW entry price (loss if price falls here)

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Set ABOVE entry price (profit if price reaches here)

📈 Long Position Summary

Profit Condition:

Price moves UP ↗️

Loss Condition:

Price moves DOWN ↘️

Risk/Reward Visualization

Risk (Stop Loss)

$5.00

Price: $95

Entry Price

$100

LONG

Reward (Take Profit)

$10.00

Price: $110

Risk/Reward Ratio: 2.00:1

For every $1 risked, you stand to gain $2.00

✅ Take Profit at $110 would be PROFITABLE for this long position

Risk Amount

5.00 $

Amount at risk if stopped out

❌ Loss

Reward Amount

10.00 $

Potential profit at take profit

✅ Profit

Risk/Reward Ratio

2.00 :1

Risk to reward

Stop Loss Distance

5.00 %

Percentage from entry

Take Profit Distance

10.00 %

Percentage from entry

Min Win Rate Needed

33.33 %

For profitability

Trade Assessment

✅ Excellent Risk/Reward! This trade setup has a favorable ratio. You only need to win 33% of trades to be profitable.

ℹ️ Note: Your stop loss price would result in a profit, not a loss. For LONG positions, stop loss should be BELOW entry price.

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Understanding Risk/Reward

For LONG Positions:

• Profit when price goes UP (Take Profit > Entry)

• Loss when price goes DOWN (Stop Loss < Entry)

• Risk = Entry - Stop Loss

• Reward = Take Profit - Entry

For SHORT Positions:

• Profit when price goes DOWN (Take Profit < Entry)

• Loss when price goes UP (Stop Loss > Entry)

• Risk = Stop Loss - Entry

• Reward = Entry - Take Profit

Universal Formula:

R:R = |Potential Profit| ÷ |Potential Loss|

Win Rate Calculator

Minimum Win Rate for Profitability

33.3%

With a 2.00:1 ratio, you need to win at least 33.3% of trades to be profitable.

Win Rate Formula:

Win Rate Needed = 1 ÷ (1 + R:R) × 100

Professional Standards

Excellent

3:1 or better

Min. win rate: 25%

Target

Good

2:1 to 3:1

Min. win rate: 33%

Acceptable

Poor

Below 1:1

Min. win rate: >50%

Avoid

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Mastering Risk/Reward for Long & Short Positions

Long Positions Explained

When you go LONG, you're buying an asset expecting its price to increase. This is the traditional "buy low, sell high" approach. Your profit comes from the price difference between your entry and take profit levels.

Long Position Rules:

• Entry Price: Your purchase price

• Take Profit: Must be ABOVE entry (price needs to rise)

• Stop Loss: Should be BELOW entry (protects if price falls)

• Profit = Take Profit - Entry Price

• Loss = Entry Price - Stop Loss

Short Positions Explained

When you go SHORT, you're selling an asset you don't own, expecting its price to decrease. You'll later buy it back at a lower price. This is "sell high, buy low" in reverse order.

Short Position Rules:

• Entry Price: Your selling price

• Take Profit: Must be BELOW entry (price needs to fall)

• Stop Loss: Should be ABOVE entry (protects if price rises)

• Profit = Entry Price - Take Profit

• Loss = Stop Loss - Entry Price

Risk/Reward Strategy for Both Directions

1. Set Logical Levels

For LONG: TP above entry, SL below entry
For SHORT: TP below entry, SL above entry
Never mix these directions.

2. Maintain Ratio Standards

Always aim for at least 2:1 risk/reward ratio. This applies equally to both long and short positions.

3. Validate Setup

Use this calculator to verify your TP and SL make sense for your chosen position direction.

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