R-Multiple Definition

Van Tharp created the concept of R-Multiples which I find useful in evaluating the performance of trading strategies.  Very briefly, an R-Multiple of a trade is the gain divided by the amount risked.  Losses are negative number, profits are positive numbers.

Updated 11/12/08.

October 17th, 2008 Filed under Glossary

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