What is Maximum Adverse Excursion?

The largest unrealized loss during a trade before it was closed. MAE analysis helps optimize stop loss placement. If most winning trades never go more than 15 pips against you, a 30-pip stop is too wi

Maximum Adverse Excursion in Prop Firm Trading

The largest unrealized loss during a trade before it was closed. MAE analysis helps optimize stop loss placement. If most winning trades never go more than 15 pips against you, a 30-pip stop is too wide and you could use a tighter stop for better risk-reward.

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