- The equity curve shows the shape of your closed P&L over time - look for smoothness, not just the endpoint.
- Max drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough decline in equity over the period.
- Average risk per trade is computed when you log stop levels.
- Consistent risk-sizing is one of the strongest correlates with long-term performance.
- Max drawdown above 3× your average monthly profit suggests sizing is too aggressive for the strategy.
Risk widgets on the Trading Dashboard help you understand drawdown and exposure, not just P&L.
- Equity curve - running total of closed P&L over time. Look for shape, not just the endpoint: smooth upward curves are more sustainable than spiky ones.
- Max drawdown - the largest peak-to-trough decline in your equity over the period. Knowing this tells you what a bad streak feels like before you hit one.
- Average risk per trade - when you log stop levels, MTF can compute risk per trade. Consistent risk-sizing is one of the strongest correlates with long-term performance.
If your max drawdown is more than 3× your average monthly profit, your sizing is probably too aggressive for the strategy.
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