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Financial indicators

YIELD – It is the simplest measure of investor efficiency. Means the percentage appreciation of invested funds. Calculation does not include initial capital. The resulting value is given in %.

YIELD calculation: (net profit or loss / total stake) x 100 = value in %.

ROI – Return On Investment. Indicated with respect to initial capital (main difference from the yield). It is a measure of how much your bankroll during a particular period changed. For example one week, month or year. The resulting value is given in %.

ROI calculation: (net profit or loss / starting bankroll) x 100 = value in %.

PROFITABILITY – Generally it is the ability to make money. This indicator is important for the long-term investment horizon. It counts on net profit and losses. The resulting value is given in %.

PROFITABILITY calculation = (profit / all losses) x 100 = value in %.

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