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Trading win rate calculator
Win rate is the share of all closed trades classified as winners. Breakevens matter because including them in total trades produces a different result from calculating wins only against decisive wins and losses.
Updated August 31, 2026 · Educational information onlyTHE FORMULA
Win rate = winning trades ÷ total closed trades × 100
This tool reports both overall win rate, where breakevens remain in the denominator, and decisive win rate, where breakevens are excluded. Label the convention whenever you compare results.
WORKED EXAMPLE
See how the number is produced.
With 24 winners, 14 losers, and 2 breakevens, overall win rate is 24 ÷ 40 = 60%. Decisive win rate is 24 ÷ 38 = 63.16%.
HOW TO READ IT
Interpret the result with context.
- Win rate measures frequency, not the size of wins and losses.
- A higher win rate can still produce a negative result when average losses are sufficiently larger than average wins.
- Use expectancy or profit factor alongside win rate before judging a sample.
COMMON MISTAKES
Keep the inputs consistent.
- Changing how breakevens are classified between periods.
- Counting open trades or partial positions as final outcomes.
- Comparing win rates across unrelated setups without checking payoff size.
- Optimizing for win frequency while ignoring loss magnitude and costs.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Trading win rate calculator FAQ
Are breakeven trades losses?
Not automatically. This calculator keeps them as a separate category and shows both common denominator conventions.
What is a good trading win rate?
There is no universal target. The relevant rate depends on average win, average loss, costs, and how consistently the same process was applied.