ProTrading · Simulator
Risk / Reward Calculator
The win rate a trade actually needs.
Assumptions
Risk : Reward
1 : 3.0
Break-even win rate
25%
Reward per $1 risk
$3
| Line | Value |
|---|---|
| Risk per share | $5 |
| Reward per share | $15 |
| R:R ratio | 3.00x |
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Built by The Crimson Bench · Educational model, not financial advice
About the Risk / Reward Calculator
Enter entry, stop, and target to get the risk-reward ratio and the win rate you need just to break even.
It's built for directional planning: change any assumption and watch the whole projection move, the way a seasoned operator pressure-tests a plan before committing capital. Everything is computed live in your browser — nothing is sent anywhere.
How the Risk / Reward Calculator Works
The model takes 3 assumptions and returns 3 headline metrics plus a full breakdown. Here is exactly what goes in and what comes out — no black box.
The Inputs
| Assumption | Example value |
|---|---|
| Entry price | $100 |
| Stop price | $95 |
| Target price | $115 |
Worked Example
Every figure below is produced by the live model using the example assumptions above. Change any input in the simulator to see your own numbers.
Risk : Reward
1 : 3.0
Break-even win rate
25%
Reward per $1 risk
$3
| Line | Value |
|---|---|
| Risk per share | $5 |
| Reward per share | $15 |
| R:R ratio | 3.00x |
The Operator's Read
A 3.0:1 reward-to-risk trade only needs to win 25% of the time to break even. Favorable R:R is why disciplined traders can be profitable while losing most of their trades. Educational only.
Assumptions & Limitations
- •The model is deterministic: it projects your inputs forward with clear arithmetic, not a Monte-Carlo or probabilistic forecast. It shows one scenario at a time — run several to bracket a range.
- •Defaults are illustrative benchmarks, not your business. Replace every field with your real numbers before drawing conclusions.
- •It abstracts away taxes, financing, seasonality, and one-off events unless a field explicitly captures them. Treat the output as a directional estimate.
- •This is an educational tool, not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Validate real decisions with a qualified professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Risk / Reward Calculator calculate?
Enter entry, stop, and target to get the risk-reward ratio and the win rate you need just to break even. It takes 3 assumptions — Entry price, Stop price, Target price — and returns Risk : Reward, Break-even win rate, Reward per $1 risk, along with a full projection table you can export.
How do I use the Risk / Reward Calculator?
Enter your own figures in the input fields above — Entry price, Stop price, Target price, and the rest. The model recalculates instantly and shows the resulting Risk : Reward and full breakdown. No sign-up needed to run it.
Is the Risk / Reward Calculator free?
Yes — you can run the simulator and see the headline results for free. Toolkit Pro unlocks the full projection table, Excel/PDF export, saved scenarios, and AI analysis: $180/mo, $1,728/yr, or unlock any 3 simulators for $20.
What's the difference between this and a free calculator?
A calculator answers one question. This simulator models the full picture — multiple linked assumptions, a projection table, and scenario comparison — the way an operator would build it in a spreadsheet, but instantly.
Who built the Risk / Reward Calculator?
The Crimson Bench's Ivy League-educated operators — the same people we deploy into C-suites. This is the self-serve version of a model they'd build inside a live engagement.
Is this financial advice?
No. The Risk / Reward Calculator is an educational modeling tool for directional planning — not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Validate any real decision with a qualified professional.
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