Question 1

Which metrics matter most for system quality?

Accepted Answer

Focus on expectancy (edge per trade), profit factor (gross profits ÷ gross losses), win rate, and average risk–reward. Combined, they indicate robustness.

Question 2

How is expectancy calculated?

Accepted Answer

Expectancy = (Win Rate × Average Win) − (Loss Rate × Average Loss). Positive expectancy implies a statistical edge.

Question 3

What is a good profit factor?

Accepted Answer

Many traders consider a profit factor above 1.3 acceptable and above 1.6 strong, but it depends on sample size and market regime.

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