#RiskRewardRatio The Risk-Reward Ratio (RRR) is a key concept in investing and trading that compares the potential loss (risk) to the potential gain (reward) of a trade or investment.
Formula:
Risk-Reward Ratio = Potential Loss / Potential Gain
Example:
If you're risking $100 to potentially make $300, the RRR is:
RRR = 100 / 300 = 1:3
This means for every $1 you risk, you aim to gain $3.
Why it matters:
A lower RRR (like 1:3 or 1:4) is more favorable—it means you're risking less to gain more.
Professional traders often aim for RRRs of 1:2 or better, depending on their strategy and win rate.
Want help calculating RRR for a specific trade or want to see how it fits into a trading plan?