Bill Lipschutz's Forex Wizdom: "A good rule of thumb for a short-term trade – 48 hours or less – is a ratio of three to one, five to one for the longer-term trades"
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"A good rule of thumb for a short-term trade – 48 hours or less – is a ratio of three to one. For the longer-term trades, especially when multiple leg option structures are involved and some capital may have to be employed, I look for a profit to loss ratio of at least five to one." Bill Lipschutz, a renowned forex trader, emphasizes the importance of managing risk and reward in trading. Here's a breakdown of his quote and how new traders can apply these principles: Explanation of the Quote Short-Term Trades (48 hours or less): Profit to Loss Ratio of 3:1 - For every dollar risked, the target profit should be three dollars. - This means if you risk $100 on a trade, you should aim to make at least $300 if the trade is successful. Longer-Term Trades (involving multiple leg option structures): Profit to Loss Ratio of 5:1 - For every dollar risked, the target profit should be five dollars. - This means if you risk $100 on a trade, you should aim to make at least