⚖ Risk-Reward Ratio
Part of Complete Stock Market Learning Series
📌 What is Risk-Reward Ratio?
Risk-Reward Ratio (RRR) measures the potential profit of a trade relative to its potential loss. It helps traders manage risk and make informed trading decisions.
Formula: Risk-Reward Ratio = Potential Loss ÷ Potential Profit
📊 How to Calculate RRR?
- Identify entry price, stop-loss, and target price
- Risk = Entry Price − Stop-Loss
- Reward = Target Price − Entry Price
- RRR = Risk ÷ Reward
Example: Buy at ₹100, stop-loss at ₹95, target at ₹115 → Risk = 5, Reward = 15 → RRR = 5/15 = 1:3
📈 Ideal Risk-Reward Ratios
- 1:2 or higher → Good risk-reward setup
- 1:1 → Moderate, may require high win rate
- 1:3 or more → Excellent setup, lower win rate required
- Always combine RRR with probability of trade success
📊 Animated Example (Candlestick + RRR)
Red line = Stop-Loss, Green line = Target. Shows risk vs reward visually on chart.
💡 How to Use RRR in Trading
- Always define stop-loss and target before entering a trade
- Prefer setups with RRR ≥ 1:2
- Combine with win probability and position sizing
- Adjust RRR based on market volatility and trend
⚠ Common Mistakes
- Ignoring RRR and trading without stop-loss
- Setting unrealistic targets or too tight stop-loss
- Over-leveraging despite poor RRR
- Ignoring probability of success while focusing only on RRR
⚖ Important Note
Risk-Reward Ratio is a risk management tool. Always use it with proper analysis, stop-loss, and position sizing. This content is for educational purposes only.
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