increase your win rate

OscarR

OscarR

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Have you ever contemplated the idea of widening your stop to potentially enhance your win rate (WR) in trading? Share your insights and experiences
 
Honestly, I haven't thought about that, it's definitely more stressful. I think it's better to earn small amounts, but more consistently
 
Reducing the size of your stop-loss in trading may not be the best idea. It can lead to increased risk of losses and worsen the risk-to-reward ratio. However, you can give it a try on demo accounts to see how it works.
 
The distance of SL, should be governed, not by win-rate. But by the market dynamics, recent performance and above all - the risk threshold of the individual trader
 
Ethan.ishere said:
Why would I want to increase potential losses when there is no guarantee of greater profit?
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The key point is that while a smaller stop-loss can potentially increase the frequency of being stopped out, it also allows for more granular control over individual trades. For example, by reducing your stop-loss, you're essentially lowering your exposure on a per-trade basis, which could be beneficial in highly volatile markets. It's about finding the balance that works for your trading style and risk tolerance. Moreover, experimenting with smaller stop-losses on a demo account allows you to see the effects without financial risk. This can provide insights into how small adjustments can impact your overall trading strategy.
 
LJ_Kon said:
The key point is that while a smaller stop-loss can potentially increase the frequency of being stopped out, it also allows for more granular control over individual trades. For example, by reducing your stop-loss, you're essentially lowering your exposure on a per-trade basis, which could be beneficial in highly volatile markets. It's about finding the balance that works for your trading style and risk tolerance. Moreover, experimenting with smaller stop-losses on a demo account allows you to see the effects without financial risk. This can provide insights into how small adjustments can impact your overall trading strategy.
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You might be right, but I still cannot agree with more risk. To do this I imagine having to reduce the number of trades I make and dedicate more time to each trade. So it's not something that can apply to someone like me who does not have that much time for it.
 
A smaller stop-loss can result in more frequent stop-outs, potentially increasing losses, and demo account results may not accurately reflect real trading conditions.
 
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