The distance from entry to stop for one unit, plus costs. The input to position sizing.
How traders use it: Wider structural stops mean smaller positions for the same dollar risk.
Common mistake: Leaving out fees and expected slippage.
Related: Position size · Stop placement
Used in: Risk, invalidation, and the stop
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