R-Value (R-Multiple)
Trade outcomes measured relative to initial risk. 1R = your risk amount.
Formula
R-Value = Trade P&L / Initial Risk Amount
More Details
What is R-Value?
R-Value measures trade outcomes in terms of your initial risk. If you risk $100, then $100 = 1R.
R-Value Scale
| Outcome | R-Value |
|---|---|
| Full stop hit | -1R |
| Breakeven | 0R |
| Risk = Reward | +1R |
| 2x risk | +2R |
| 3x risk | +3R |
Example
- Entry: $50.00
- Stop: $48.00 (risking $2/share)
- 100 shares = $200 risk (1R)
- Exit at $54.00 = $400 profit = +2R
Why R-Values Matter
- Standardized comparison: Compare trades across different position sizes
- Strategy evaluation: +0.5R average with 45% win rate = positive expectancy
- Position sizing: If 1R = 1% of account, a +3R trade = 3% gain
TradesViz R-Value Features
- Automatic R calculation from entries/stops
- R-distribution charts
- Average R by setup
- R-expectancy calculations
Input Required: Stop loss must be filled in for R-value to be calculated.
Adding Stop/Profit to Trades:
1. Click pencil icon in trades table for individual trades
2. Use Group Apply to add to multiple trades at once
3. Set account-level defaults in Trading Account settings
Where to find it in TradesViz
Summary > Overall Statistics > Scores/Metrics shows average R-value. For distribution, go to Performance Metrics & Ratios > Returns Distribution > R-Value Distribution. Performance Metrics > R-Value tab shows cumulative R-value over time. Note: Stop loss must be set on trades for R-value calculation.
Example
Risk 200, make 400 equals +2R. Risk 200, lose 200 equals -1R.