If you have an account of $ 1 000 and you had a successful trade which ran for 60 pips. You started with 2.5 lots and then added 1.0 more lot when it moves 40 pips positive. How much is your gain in $ and as a %? Assuming $10 per pip.
2.5 x 60 =$1500 + 1.0 x 20 =$200.
Total is $1700. ($1500 + $200).
($1700/$1000)/100 = 170% gain
2.5 x 60 =$1500 + 1.0 x 20 =$200.
Total is $1700. ($1500 + $200).
($1700/$1000)/100 = 170% gain