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Key Terms

Concise definitions to support readers.

TermDefinition
1RPer-trade dollar risk; the amount you stand to lose if the stop is hit.
ExpectancyAverage profit per trade: Win%×AvgWin − Loss%×AvgLoss.
SlippageDifference between expected and executed price.
LiquidityDepth and ease of trading without moving the price.
LeverageUsing borrowed funds to increase exposure relative to equity.