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Mastering Risk-to-Reward Ratio: The Hidden Edge of Profitable Traders”
Most new traders focus only on entries. But professionals focus more on risk-to-reward (R:R) ratio — the foundation of sustainable profits.
🔍 What is R:R Ratio?
It’s a calculation comparing potential loss vs potential profit.
Example:
Risk: $100
Reward: $300
👉 R:R = 1:3
That means for every $1 you risk, you aim to gain $3.
🧠 Why It Matters:
You can win only 30–40% of the time and still be profitable — if your R:R is good.
This strategy removes emotional dependency on win rate.
💡 How to Use It Effectively:
1. Always define SL & TP before entering.
2. Aim for minimum 1:2 R:R — never take a trade with less.
3. If your setup doesn’t give good R:R, skip the trade.
⚠️ Rookie Mistake:
Many chase tiny profits with big risks. That’s gambling, not trading.
✅ Shift from “Will this trade win?” to “Is the reward worth the risk?”
🔚 Final Thought:
Good traders don’t need to win often — they need to manage losses and maximize gains. That’s the real alpha.
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