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Biggest % Loser

Definition 
The largest percentage loss you incurred on a single closed trade.

Formula

  • Stocks: Biggest % Loser = (Loss on Trade / Investment on Trade) * 100
  • Forex: Biggest % Loser = (Loss on Trade / Account Balance Prior to Trade) * 100

Examples
Stocks Example:

  • Investment: $1500
  • Loss: -$450
  • Biggest % Loser: (-$450 / $1500) * 100 =- 30%

Forex Example:

  • Account Balance Prior to Trade: $8000
  • Loss: -$500
  • Biggest % Loser: (-$500 / $8000) * 100 = -6.25%

Key Points

  • Risk Identification: Helps you identify trades with disproportionately large losses in terms of percentage.

Considerations

  • Investment vs. Account Balance: The percentage loss calculation differs for traditional investments vs. forex trading:
  • Traditional Investments: Percentage loss is calculated based on the trade’s specific investment.
  • Forex: Percentage loss is often calculated based on the overall account balance before the trade took place.

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