1. What is Trading ELO Win Rate?

The ELO Win Rate in trading measures the percentage of successful trades out of all trades executed. It's a key metric for evaluating trading performance and strategy effectiveness.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple win rate formula:

Where:

• \( wins \) — Number of profitable trades
• \( trades \) — Total number of trades executed

Explanation: The formula calculates what percentage of your total trades were winners. A higher percentage indicates better trading performance.

3. Importance of Win Rate in Trading

Details: While win rate is important, it should be considered alongside other metrics like risk-reward ratio. A high win rate with poor risk management may still result in losses.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your total number of winning trades and your total number of trades. The calculator will compute your win rate percentage.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a good win rate for traders?
A: This depends on trading style. Day traders might aim for 50-60%, while swing traders might accept 40-50% with higher risk-reward ratios.

Q2: Is win rate the most important trading metric?
A: No, it should be balanced with risk-reward ratio. A trader with 40% win rate and 3:1 reward-risk can be more profitable than one with 60% and 1:1.

Q3: How many trades should I consider for accurate win rate?
A: At least 30-50 trades are needed for statistical significance. More trades provide more reliable metrics.

Q4: Should I include breakeven trades in wins?
A: Typically no - win rate usually counts only profitable trades. Breakeven trades are often considered separately.

Q5: How often should I calculate my win rate?
A: Regular review (weekly/monthly) helps track performance trends and strategy effectiveness over time.