{"id":17138,"date":"2025-07-15T09:46:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T09:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trading-edge.live\/?page_id=17138"},"modified":"2025-07-15T10:23:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T10:23:51","slug":"6-risk-reward-copy-13085","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trading-edge.live\/index.php\/6-risk-reward-copy-13085\/","title":{"rendered":"6. Risk\/Reward-[Copy #13085]"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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You’ve heard it whispered in the hallowed halls of finance, scrawled on bathroom stalls in trading firms, and probably even mumbled by your grandma if she’s secretly a forex guru: “The trend is your friend.”<\/b><\/p>

And let me tell you, it’s not just a catchy little rhyme your mentor uses to sound smart. It’s the absolute, unadulterated truth. Because trying to trade against the trend is like trying to convince a toddler that broccoli is delicious: you’re going to lose, you’re going to get messy, and you’re going to end up crying into your pint of ice cream.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. Is the current trend bullish or bearish?<\/li><\/ol>

    2. Is the main trend bullish or bearish on selected timeframe?<\/p>

    3. Where is price now? where are the keylevels?<\/p>

    4. Are there any Price Action?<\/p>

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    5. Are there any failed Price Action?<\/p>

    6. Is there evidence that the market is getting rid of buyers or sellers?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    \ud83d\udcb0<\/h3>

    The Golden Rule: Have a Plan Before You Enter!<\/h2>

    No matter which method you choose, the most crucial aspect of taking profit is to define your take-profit point before<\/i> you enter the trade.<\/b> This prevents emotional decisions and ensures you’re trading with discipline. It’s part of your “best setup” plan!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    6. Risk\/Reward (rr)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Risk\/Reward Ratio: The Foundation of Sustainable Profitability<\/h2>

    The Risk\/Reward Ratio<\/b> is arguably the most fundamental concept in professional trading and the cornerstone of long-term profitability. It represents the relationship between the potential loss you are willing to incur on a trade (your “Risk”) and the potential profit you expect to gain from that trade (your “Reward”).<\/p>

    What is the Risk\/Reward Ratio?<\/b><\/p>

    Simply put, it is the ratio of your potential profit (the distance from your entry to your Take Profit level) to your potential loss (the distance from your entry to your Stop Loss level).<\/p>

    • Risk (R):<\/b> The maximum amount of capital you are prepared to lose if the trade goes against you, defined by the distance between your entry price and your Stop Loss price.<\/p><\/li>

    • Reward (R):<\/b> The potential profit you aim to achieve, defined by the distance between your entry price and your Take Profit price.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

      The ratio is typically expressed as 1:X<\/b>, where ‘1’ represents your unit of risk. For example, a 1:2 risk\/reward ratio means for every $1 you risk, you aim to gain $2.<\/p>

      Calculation Example:<\/b><\/p>

      • Entry Price:<\/b> $100<\/p><\/li>

      • Stop Loss:<\/b> $99 (Risk = $1)<\/p><\/li>

      • Take Profit:<\/b> $102 (Reward = $2)<\/p><\/li>

      • Risk\/Reward Ratio:<\/b> $2 (Reward) \/ $1 (Risk) = 1:2<\/b><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

        Why is the Risk\/Reward Ratio So Crucial?<\/b><\/p>

        1. Long-Term Profitability, Regardless of Win Rate:<\/b> This is the single most powerful aspect. A favorable risk\/reward ratio allows a trader to be profitable even if they don’t win every trade, or even if they win less than 50% of their trades.<\/p>

          • Example:<\/i> With a 1:2 R\/R, you can win only 40% of your trades and still be profitable over a series of trades (e.g., 4 wins x 2 units = 8 units gained; 6 losses x 1 unit = 6 units lost; Net +2 units).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li>

          • Objective Trade Selection:<\/b> It forces traders to assess the viability of a trade setup before entry. If a trade doesn’t offer a compelling risk\/reward, it should be passed over, no matter how attractive the entry signal might seem.<\/p><\/li>

          • Disciplined Capital Management:<\/b> By pre-defining both risk (via stop loss) and reward (via take profit), traders have a clear framework for managing their capital on each position, ensuring that gains outweigh losses over time.<\/p><\/li>

          • Avoidance of “Hope Trading”:<\/b> Without a pre-defined take profit and a clear risk\/reward target, traders often let profitable trades run too long out of greed, or hold onto losing trades out of hope, leading to suboptimal outcomes.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>

            Optimal Risk\/Reward Ratios:<\/b><\/p>

            While there’s no single “magic” number, professional traders typically seek trades with a risk\/reward ratio of 1:1.5, 1:2, or higher.<\/b> Consistently aiming for ratios below 1:1 is generally considered detrimental to long-term profitability unless coupled with an exceptionally high win rate (which is often difficult to maintain).<\/p>

            Our Approach:<\/b><\/p>

            In our strategy, the Risk\/Reward Ratio is central to every trade decision.<\/b> When identifying potential swing trade setups using price action, we meticulously evaluate the following:<\/p>

            • Logical Stop Loss Placement:<\/b> Based on market structure and price action invalidation points.<\/p><\/li>

            • Realistic Take Profit Target:<\/b> Identified at key resistance\/support, Fibonacci extensions, or historical price action.<\/p><\/li>

            • Compelling Ratio:<\/b> We only engage in trades where the potential reward significantly outweighs the potential risk, typically targeting a minimum of 1:2 or higher<\/b>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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              \ud83d\udcb0Quotes:<\/h3>

              • “Enter the trade \u2014 then sit on your hands like a monk!”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

              • “We don\u2019t click and panic. We click and chill.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

              • “Traders who wait, get paid. Traders who fidget\u2026 donate!”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

              • “We enter the trade, then do absolutely nothing like pros.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

              • “Let the market work. You’re not its boss.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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                \ud83d\udcb0Normal Tone Slogans:<\/strong><\/h3>

                • “Enter with a plan, then let the trade play out.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                • “The work is in the setup \u2014 the result comes with patience.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                • “We don\u2019t babysit trades. We trust our edge.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                • “Entry is action. Waiting is discipline.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                • “After entry, emotion has no place \u2014 only patience.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                  \ud83d\udcb0Professional Risk\/Reward Slogans:<\/strong><\/h3>

                  1. “Great trades begin with great risk\/reward.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                  2. “Risk small, aim big\u2014that\u2019s the edge.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                  3. “Without good risk\/reward, it\u2019s just guessing.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                  4. “Every setup needs a reason\u2014and a reward worth the risk.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                  5. “Risk\/reward is the blueprint of every winning strategy.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                  6. “Consistent profits come from asymmetric risk.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                  7. “Risk management isn\u2019t optional\u2014it\u2019s survival.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                  8. “Don\u2019t chase trades. Chase quality risk\/reward.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                  9. “If the reward isn\u2019t worth it, skip the trade.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                  10. “Let the math work for you\u2014risk less, earn more.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                    \ud83d\udcb0Funny Risk\/Reward Slogans:<\/strong><\/h3>

                    1. “Risk $1 to make $3\u2026 not $3 to feel something.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                    2. “Risk\/reward: Because YOLO doesn\u2019t work in trading.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                    3. “If your risk\/reward ratio needs a prayer, it\u2019s not a trade\u2014it\u2019s a wish.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                    4. “Good risk\/reward is sexy. Blowing accounts? Not so much.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                    5. “Risk a little, win a lot\u2014sounds better than crying over charts.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                    6. “Why risk it all\u2026 just to gain half a sandwich?”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                    7. “Bad risk\/reward trades belong in the \u2018what was I thinking?\u2019 folder.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                    8. “The only R you want is reward, not regret.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                    9. “Risk\/reward: The adulting side of trading.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                    10. “Trade setups without good R:R? That\u2019s a no from me, dawg.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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                      \ud83d\udcb0\u2696\ufe0f What is Risk\/Reward Ratio?<\/span><\/h3>

                      The Risk\/Reward Ratio (R:R)<\/strong> compares how much you’re risking on a trade versus how much you aim to gain.<\/p>

                      Formula:<\/strong>
                      \ud83e\uddee Risk\/Reward = (Potential Loss) \/ (Potential Profit)<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                      \ud83d\udcb0\ud83d\udccc Example:<\/span><\/h3>

                      You enter a trade with:<\/p>

                      • Entry Price:<\/strong> 1.1000<\/p><\/li>

                      • Stop Loss:<\/strong> 1.0950 \u2192 50 pip risk<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                      • Take Profit:<\/strong> 1.1100 \u2192 100 pip reward<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

                        Risk\/Reward = 50 \/ 100 = 1:2<\/strong>
                        You\u2019re risking 1 to make 2.<\/p><\/blockquote>

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                        \ud83d\udcb0<\/span>\u2705 Why It Matters:<\/span><\/h3>

                        • \ud83d\udd10 Protects your capital<\/strong> \u2013 you don\u2019t need to win all trades to be profitable.<\/p><\/li>

                        • \ud83e\udde0 Brings discipline<\/strong> \u2013 forces you to plan every trade.<\/p><\/li>

                        • \ud83d\udcc8 Key for long-term success<\/strong> \u2013 even with 40% win rate, you can be profitable if your R:R is good.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                          \ud83d\udcb0<\/span>\ud83c\udfaf Common R:R Targets:<\/span><\/h3>

                          • 1:2<\/strong> (Risk 1 to make 2) \u2013 good minimum standard.<\/p><\/li>

                          • 1:3 or more<\/strong> \u2013 preferred by many swing traders.<\/p><\/li>

                          • 1:1<\/strong> \u2013 breakeven level, not ideal unless win rate is high.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                            \ud83d\udcb0<\/span>\ud83e\udde0 Pro Tip:<\/span><\/h3>

                            Always match your Stop Loss and Take Profit<\/strong> to:<\/p>

                            • Market structure (support\/resistance)<\/p><\/li>

                            • Volatility (use ATR)<\/p><\/li>

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                              We Wait<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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                              \ud83d\udcb0Funny Tone Slogans:<\/strong><\/h3>

                              • “Enter the trade \u2014 then sit on your hands like a monk!”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                              • “We don\u2019t click and panic. We click and chill.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                              • “Traders who wait, get paid. Traders who fidget\u2026 donate!”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                              • “We enter the trade, then do absolutely nothing like pros.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                              • “Let the market work. You’re not its boss.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                                \ud83d\udcb0<\/h3>

                                Price action is the foundation of technical trading. It refers to the movement of price over time, without relying on indicators. Here’s why it’s powerful:<\/p>

                                \ud83d\udd25 The Power of Price Action:<\/h3>

                                1. Simplicity<\/strong>
                                  Price action strips away distractions. Traders read candles, structure, and key levels directly from the chart.<\/p><\/li>

                                2. Real-Time Clarity<\/strong>
                                  It reflects real-time decisions of buyers and sellers, showing where the market is reacting.<\/p><\/li>

                                3. Universal Application<\/strong>
                                  Works on all timeframes and markets\u2014forex, stocks, crypto.<\/p><\/li>

                                4. Identifies Key Setups<\/strong>
                                  Patterns like:<\/p>

                                  • Pin bars<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                                  • Engulfing candles<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                                  • Inside bars<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                                  • Break and retest<\/strong>
                                    provide high-probability entries.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li>

                                  • Institutional Footprints<\/strong>
                                    Price action helps you \u201csee\u201d what smart money is doing\u2014entries at key levels, liquidity grabs, false breaks, etc.<\/p><\/li>

                                  • No Lag<\/strong>
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                                    \ud83d\udcb0Funny Tone Slogans:<\/strong><\/h3>

                                    • “Enter the trade \u2014 then sit on your hands like a monk!”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                                    • “We don\u2019t click and panic. We click and chill.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                                    • “Traders who wait, get paid. Traders who fidget\u2026 donate!”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                                    • “We enter the trade, then do absolutely nothing like pros.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                                    • “Let the market work. You’re not its boss.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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                                      \ud83d\udcb0Funny Tone Slogans:<\/strong><\/h3>

                                      • “Enter the trade \u2014 then sit on your hands like a monk!”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                                      • “We don\u2019t click and panic. We click and chill.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                                      • “Traders who wait, get paid. Traders who fidget\u2026 donate!”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                                      • “We enter the trade, then do absolutely nothing like pros.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                                      • “Let the market work. You’re not its boss.”<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                        5. Take Profit You’ve heard it whispered in the hallowed halls of finance, scrawled on bathroom stalls in trading firms, and probably even mumbled by your grandma if she’s secretly a forex guru: “The trend is your friend.” And let me tell you, it’s not just a catchy little rhyme your mentor uses to sound smart. It’s the absolute, unadulterated truth. Because trying to trade against the trend is like trying to convince a toddler that broccoli is delicious: you’re going to lose, you’re going to get messy, and you’re going to end up crying into your pint of ice cream. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E Is the current trend bullish or bearish? 2. Is the main trend bullish or bearish on selected timeframe? 3. Where is price now? where are the keylevels? 4. Are there any Price Action? \u00a0 5. Are there any failed Price Action? 6. Is there evidence that the market is getting rid of buyers or sellers? \ud83d\udcb0 The Golden Rule: Have a Plan Before You Enter! No matter which method you choose, the most crucial aspect of taking profit is to define your take-profit point before you enter the trade. This prevents emotional decisions and ensures you’re trading with discipline. It’s part of your “best setup” plan! 6. Risk\/Reward (rr) Risk\/Reward Ratio: The Foundation of Sustainable Profitability The Risk\/Reward Ratio is arguably the most fundamental concept in professional trading and the cornerstone of long-term profitability. It represents the relationship between the potential loss you are willing to incur on a trade (your “Risk”) and the potential profit you expect to gain from that trade (your “Reward”). What is the Risk\/Reward Ratio? Simply put, it is the ratio of your potential profit (the distance from your entry to your Take Profit level) to your potential loss (the distance from your entry to your Stop Loss level). Risk (R): The maximum amount of capital you are prepared to lose if the trade goes against you, defined by the distance between your entry price and your Stop Loss price. Reward (R): The potential profit you aim to achieve, defined by the distance between your entry price and your Take Profit price. The ratio is typically expressed as 1:X, where ‘1’ represents your unit of risk. For example, a 1:2 risk\/reward ratio means for every $1 you risk, you aim to gain $2. Calculation Example: Entry Price: $100 Stop Loss: $99 (Risk = $1) Take Profit: $102 (Reward = $2) Risk\/Reward Ratio: $2 (Reward) \/ $1 (Risk) = 1:2 Why is the Risk\/Reward Ratio So Crucial? Long-Term Profitability, Regardless of Win Rate: This is the single most powerful aspect. A favorable risk\/reward ratio allows a trader to be profitable even if they don’t win every trade, or even if they win less than 50% of their trades. Example: With a 1:2 R\/R, you can win only 40% of your trades and still be profitable over a series of trades (e.g., 4 wins x 2 units = 8 units gained; 6 losses x 1 unit = 6 units lost; Net +2 units). Objective Trade Selection: It forces traders to assess the viability of a trade setup before entry. If a trade doesn’t offer a compelling risk\/reward, it should be passed over, no matter how attractive the entry signal might seem. Disciplined Capital Management: By pre-defining both risk (via stop loss) and reward (via take profit), traders have a clear framework for managing their capital on each position, ensuring that gains outweigh losses over time. Avoidance of “Hope Trading”: Without a pre-defined take profit and a clear risk\/reward target, traders often let profitable trades run too long out of greed, or hold onto losing trades out of hope, leading to suboptimal outcomes. Optimal Risk\/Reward Ratios: While there’s no single “magic” number, professional traders typically seek trades with a risk\/reward ratio of 1:1.5, 1:2, or higher. Consistently aiming for ratios below 1:1 is generally considered detrimental to long-term profitability unless coupled with an exceptionally high win rate (which is often difficult to maintain). Our Approach: In our strategy, the Risk\/Reward Ratio is central to every trade decision. When identifying potential swing trade setups using price action, we meticulously evaluate the following: Logical Stop Loss Placement: Based on market structure and price action invalidation points. Realistic Take Profit Target: Identified at key resistance\/support, Fibonacci extensions, or historical price action. Compelling Ratio: We only engage in trades where the potential reward significantly outweighs the potential risk, typically targeting a minimum of 1:2 or higher. \u00a0 \ud83d\udcb0Quotes: “Enter the trade \u2014 then sit on your hands like a monk!” “We don\u2019t click and panic. We click and chill.” “Traders who wait, get paid. Traders who fidget\u2026 donate!” “We enter the trade, then do absolutely nothing like pros.” “Let the market work. You’re not its boss.” \ud83d\udcb0Normal Tone Slogans: “Enter with a plan, then let the trade play out.” “The work is in the setup \u2014 the result comes with patience.” “We don\u2019t babysit trades. We trust our edge.” “Entry is action. Waiting is discipline.” “After entry, emotion has no place \u2014 only patience.” \ud83d\udcb0Professional Risk\/Reward Slogans: “Great trades begin with great risk\/reward.” “Risk small, aim big\u2014that\u2019s the edge.” “Without good risk\/reward, it\u2019s just guessing.” “Every setup needs a reason\u2014and a reward worth the risk.” “Risk\/reward is the blueprint of every winning strategy.” “Consistent profits come from asymmetric risk.” “Risk management isn\u2019t optional\u2014it\u2019s survival.” “Don\u2019t chase trades. Chase quality risk\/reward.” “If the reward isn\u2019t worth it, skip the trade.” “Let the math work for you\u2014risk less, earn more.” \ud83d\udcb0Funny Risk\/Reward Slogans: “Risk $1 to make $3\u2026 not $3 to feel something.” “Risk\/reward: Because YOLO doesn\u2019t work in trading.” “If your risk\/reward ratio needs a prayer, it\u2019s not a trade\u2014it\u2019s a wish.” “Good risk\/reward is sexy. Blowing accounts? Not so much.” “Risk a little, win a lot\u2014sounds better than crying over charts.” “Why risk it all\u2026 just to gain half a sandwich?” “Bad risk\/reward trades belong in the \u2018what was I thinking?\u2019 folder.” “The only R you want is reward,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"unboxed","site-sidebar-style":"unboxed","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-17138","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","pmpro-has-access"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"gabbe112","author_link":"https:\/\/trading-edge.live\/index.php\/author\/gabbe112\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"5. 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