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stats·Statistics & risk

Expectancy

Average R-multiple per trade. The headline number that tells you if a setup is worth taking.

formula
E[R] = (win_rate · avg_win) − (loss_rate · avg_loss)

How the desk uses this

Statistics and risk terms like this one are the backbone of how the desk sizes positions and reports edge — not vibes, math.

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