Breakeven Calculator
A high win rate can lose money and a low one can be profitable. Whether your system holds up comes down to three numbers working together. Type them in, the math does the rest.
You are 11.8 points below your breakeven rate. The strongest lever: shrink the average loss before you chase a higher win rate.
The breakeven table
The minimum win rate for each risk-reward ratio. Formula: 1 ÷ (1 + R:R).
| R:R | Win rate needed |
|---|---|
| 0.5 : 1 | 66.7 % |
| 1 : 1 | 50.0 % |
| 1.5 : 1 | 40.0 % |
| 2 : 1 | 33.3 % |
| 2.5 : 1 | 28.6 % |
| 3 : 1 | 25.0 % |
| 4 : 1 | 20.0 % |
| 5 : 1 | 16.7 % |
Below the number, the system loses over time no matter how disciplined you are. Above it, it is profitable as long as your average loss stays at 1R.
These three numbers live in your journal. GlanWick computes them automatically from your trades, per setup and per period. Start the free journal
Educational content, not financial advice. Past metrics do not guarantee future results.