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Win rate

By Omer Rapaport · Content updated 11 September 2026

What does Win rate mean?

Win rate is the proportion of measured trades that finish profitably. The treatment of breakeven trades and costs should be specified when comparing results.

Example

Eighteen winning trades out of thirty measured trades is a 60% win rate.

Illustrative example; not a provider’s quoted offer.

Why it matters for prop traders

A high win rate can still lose money if occasional losses outweigh the typical gains.

Sources and further reading

The following primary sources support the terminology. Provider rules describe their own products and may change.

MetaTrader 5 - Testing report definitions

Frequently asked questions

Can a high win rate still lose money?

A high win rate can still lose money if occasional losses outweigh the typical gains.

Sources: MetaTrader 5 - Testing report definitions

What is a practical example of Win rate?

Illustrative example: Eighteen winning trades out of thirty measured trades is a 60% win rate.

Sources: MetaTrader 5 - Testing report definitions