Category Education

Average Days Till Expiration

Average Days Till Expiration (Average DTE) tells you, on average, how many days were left until an options contract expired when you first opened your trades. It helps you understand the typical timeframe you start your options trades with. Average…

Average Loss Duration

Average Loss Duration tells you how long, on average, you held onto your losing trades. It helps you understand how much time passed between when you opened a losing trade and when you closed it. Average Loss Duration = Total…

Average Win Duration

Average Win Duration tells you how long, on average, you held onto your winning trades. It helps you understand how much time passed between when you opened a winning trade and when you closed it. Average Win Duration = Total…

Average Trade Duration

Average Trade Duration indicates the average time you hold trades open. It provides insight into your trading style—whether you’re a day trader, swing trader, or long-term investor. Average Trade Duration = Total Duration of All Trades / Total Number of…

Average Loss

Average Loss tells you, on average, how much money you lose on your losing trades. It helps you understand the typical size of your losses. Average Loss = Total Loss from Losing Trades / Number of Losing Trades Example 1:…

Average Win

Average Win represents the mean profit amount from your winning trades. It helps you understand the typical gain when a trade is successful. Average Win = Total Profit from Winning Trades​ / Number of Winning Trades A trader uses their Average Win to understand the potential upside of…

Win/Loss Ratio

The Win/Loss Ratio is a simple way to see how often you win compared to how often you lose when you’re trading. This number tells you if you’re winning more trades than you’re losing, which helps you know if your…

Win Rate

Win Rate tells you what percentage of your trades are profitable. It shows how often you make money on your trades. It answers the basic question: “Out of all my trades, how many did I win?” Win Rate = ( Number of Winning Trades…

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What is Profit Factor?

Profit Factor is the ratio of your total profits to your total losses. It’s a quick and easy way to see if you’re making more than you’re losing. For instance, if your Profit Factor is 2.0, it means you’re making…