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What is Expectancy?

Risk ManagementIntermediate

Expectancy calculates the average amount you can expect to win (or lose) per trade. It combines win rate and average win/loss size: (Win% x Avg Win) - (Loss% x Avg Loss). Positive expectancy means your strategy is profitable over time.

Related terms: Win Rate Profit Factor Risk/Reward Ratio

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