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In this article, we will delve into the detailed preparation of our indicator for Expert Advisor (EA) development. Our discussion will encompass further refinements to the current version of the indicator to enhance its accuracy and functionality. Additionally, we will introduce new features that mark exit points, addressing a limitation of the previous version, which only identified entry points.

Assume you are considering buying a stock at $50. You set your stop-loss at $48 (indicating a potential loss of $2 per share) and set a target price of $56 (indicating a potential gain of $6 per share). Calculate the Risk-Reward Ratio for the stock.

  • Potential Loss: $50 (entry price) - $48 (stop-loss) = $2
  • Potential Gain: $56 (target price) - $50 (entry price) = $6

Substituting the values into the formula: Risk-Reward Ratio = 1/3

In detail, this means for every $1 you risk, you expect to gain $3. A lower ratio (e.g., 1:1 or less) indicates more risk relative to the potential reward, while a higher ratio suggests a more favorable risk-reward scenario.

Based on the above example, here's an illustration using rectangles: a red rectangle for risk and a green rectangle for reward.

Risk-Reward Ratio illustration

Author: Clemence Benjamin