Profit Factor Calculator
Evaluate strategy profitability by comparing gross profits to gross losses.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Gross Wins | $1800.00 |
| Gross Losses | $700.00 |
| Average Win | $600.00 |
| Average Loss | $350.00 |
| Win/Loss Ratio | 1.50 |
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What is this tool?
Profit Factor is the ratio of gross profits to gross losses in a trading system. Formula: Profit Factor = Gross Wins / Gross Losses. A profit factor above 1.0 means the system is profitable. Expectancy per trade = (Win Rate x Avg Win) - (Loss Rate x Avg Loss).
How to use
- 1
Enter wins and losses
Input total number of winning and losing trades.
- 2
Set average amounts
Enter average win and average loss amounts.
- 3
Enter transaction cost
Set the cost per trade including fees and slippage.
- 4
View results
See profit factor, expectancy, and system rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good Profit Factor?
Above 1.0 means profitable. 1.5-2.0 is good, 2.0+ is excellent. Always consider trade count alongside profit factor.
What is trading expectancy?
Expectancy is the average amount you can expect to win or lose per trade. Positive expectancy means long-term profitability.
How to improve Profit Factor?
Improve risk-reward ratio by widening take profits or tightening stops. Also reduce transaction costs.
How is the Profit Factor calculated?
The Profit Factor divides your total gross profit from winning trades by your total gross loss from losing trades. If your winners add up to $6,000 and your losers to $4,000, the Profit Factor is 6,000 ÷ 4,000 = 1.5. Above 1 the strategy is profitable overall; below 1 it loses money. The value does not depend on how many trades produced the result, which is why it is compared against 1 rather than a target.