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Forcing targets
A target should come from structure, liquidity, resistance, support, or a planned exit model — not from a random desired R number.
Risk / Reward Calculator
Know the R before you take the trade.
Calculate risk distance, reward distance, R-multiple, break-even win rate, take-profit target, money risk, and money reward before execution.
Built for traders who want to stop guessing, avoid poor asymmetry, and understand whether the potential reward actually justifies the risk.
Trade Structure
Entry → Stop → Target → R
A trade can look attractive until the numbers expose weak reward, poor entry, or unrealistic target distance.
Risk First
Where is the trade wrong?
Reward Profile
Does the target justify it?
Planning Flow
Entry Stop Target Review
Built for clean trade planning — not random targets, forced setups, or reward fantasies.
Calculator
Calculate the trade before you take the trade.
Start with direction, entry, stop, and target. The optional money estimate is only needed if you want to compare the trade structure with real account exposure.
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Calculated Take Profit
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Based on your entry, stop-loss, and selected target RRR.
Optional Money Estimate
RRR is based on trade structure. Currency only matters when estimating money risk, money reward, position size, pip value, point value, tick value, or account exposure.
Risk Planning
A trade needs enough upside to justify the downside.
A strong setup is not just about being right. It is about whether the potential reward is worth the risk if the trade works — and whether the loss is controlled if it does not.
The basic formula
Risk / Reward Ratio = Potential Reward ÷ Potential Risk
A 1:2.5 setup means the planned reward is 2.5 times the planned risk. This does not guarantee profit, but it helps traders understand whether a trade is structurally worth considering.
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Ignoring probability
A large R-multiple is not automatically better if the setup rarely reaches target or requires unrealistic market movement.
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Confusing R with profit
Risk/reward describes structure. Actual money risk still depends on position size, pip value, point value, and broker specifications.
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Taking trades too late
If entry is poor, the stop may be too wide or the target too close, damaging the R profile before the trade even starts.
Trading Workflow
Risk/reward should support the plan — not manufacture one.
A calculator can show whether the numbers make sense, but it cannot tell you whether the setup is valid, whether the target is realistic, or whether market conditions support the idea.
Step 01
Define invalidation
Start with where the trade idea is wrong. The stop comes before the target.
Set Stop →
Step 02
Measure reward
Compare the target distance against the risk distance to see whether the trade has enough upside.
Check Reward →
Step 03
Check break-even rate
A higher R-multiple means the trade can theoretically break even with a lower win rate before costs.
Understand R →
Step 04
Size the position
Once the structure makes sense, use position sizing to control the actual money risk.
Calculate Size →
Glossary & Concepts
Learn the terms behind R-multiple planning.
Risk/reward connects entry, stop loss, take profit, R-multiple, break-even win rate, expectancy, and position sizing into one structured pre-trade decision.
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Risk / Reward FAQs
Questions about R-multiple and trade structure?
What is a risk/reward calculator? +
A risk/reward calculator measures the distance between entry and stop-loss, compares it with the distance between entry and take-profit, and converts that structure into an R-multiple such as 1:1, 1:2, or 1:2.5.
How is risk/reward calculated? +
Risk/reward is calculated by dividing potential reward distance by potential risk distance. For example, if a trade risks 100 points and targets 250 points, the risk/reward ratio is 1:2.5.
What is a good risk/reward ratio? +
There is no universal best ratio. Many traders prefer setups above 1:2 because the break-even win rate is lower, but a high R-multiple only matters if the trade has a realistic chance of reaching target.
What does 1:2.5 risk/reward mean? +
A 1:2.5 risk/reward ratio means the planned reward is 2.5 times the planned risk. If the trade risks $100, the planned reward would be $250 before costs, spread, slippage, and commission.
What is break-even win rate? +
Break-even win rate is the approximate percentage of trades that need to win to break even at a given risk/reward ratio before trading costs. A 1:2 risk/reward ratio has a break-even win rate of about 33.33%.
Is a higher R-multiple always better? +
No. A higher R-multiple can be attractive, but it may also mean the target is less likely to be reached. Traders should evaluate market structure, volatility, session timing, liquidity, and execution quality.
Can this calculator estimate money risk and reward? +
Yes. If you enter account balance, risk percentage, planned position size, and unit value, the calculator estimates money risk, money reward, and planned account risk. Always verify live values with your broker.
Is this calculator financial advice? +
No. This calculator is an educational planning tool. It helps structure a trade, but it does not tell you whether a trade is valid, suitable, or likely to win.
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