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The One Large Loss That Erases 20 Winners formulas

Winners erased = unusually large loss divided by average winning trade. Recovery gain = drawdown / remaining capital.

InputWhy it matters
Reward sizeSmall wins need disciplined loss control to remain meaningful.
Loss sizeLarge losses change expectancy, drawdown, and recovery needs.
CostsFees, spreads, and slippage reduce every repeated edge.
Capital at riskDrawdown math gets harder as the remaining account base shrinks.

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