Why the PB Score Exists
Copytraders often make decisions based on one or two numbers—usually win rate or total return. But these can be misleading:
- A trader with a high win rate can still be unprofitable.
- A trader with high ROI may have massive drawdowns.
- A trader with big wins might hide large risks.
The PB Score solves this problem by evaluating five dimensions of performance at once:
- Profitability
- Consistency
- Risk efficiency
- Win/loss structure
- Trade-by-trade expectancy
This gives retail traders a more complete and safer way to evaluate strategies.
The Five Factors Behind the PB Score (Retail-Friendly Breakdown)
1. Total Return % – "How much it grew."
Measures how much the account has grown over time. This shows the strategy's long-term performance.
2. Win Rate – "How often it wins."
Shows the percentage of winning trades. Higher win rates often feel safer to retail investors—but win rate alone is not enough.
3. Profit Factor – "Dollars won for every dollar lost."
A professional metric used by hedge funds.
- PF 1.5 – 2.0 = solid
- PF 2.0 – 4.0 = very strong
- PF 4+ = elite system
It reveals the relationship between gains and losses.
4. Win/Loss Ratio – "Average win vs average loss."
A strategy that wins $100 and loses $200 is riskier than one that wins $80 and loses $40. This metric shows the quality of wins.
5. Expected Value (EV) – "Average profit per trade."
The most useful long-term performance statistic. It tells you how much a trader expects to make per trade after accounting for wins AND losses.
The PeakBot Score Formula
PeakBot blends these five components using a weighted average equation. Each metric contributes differently based on its importance for long-term trading success.
Here is the exact formula used:
PB Score =
(0.20 × Total Return %) + (0.15 × Win Rate %) + (0.25 × Profit Factor) + (0.10 × Win/Loss Ratio) + (0.30 × Expected Value)
This formula was designed to balance:
- Outcome (return)
- Reliability (win rate)
- Efficiency (profit factor)
- Risk management (win/loss ratio)
- Long-term edge (expected value)
The weights reflect what actually matters most when evaluating a trading strategy's durability over time.
How Retail Investors Should Interpret the PB Score
PB Score < 10
Early-stage or low-consistency strategy (Needs more time to build a profile)
PB Score 10–20
Moderate performance, improving consistency
PB Score 20–30
Strong, well-balanced performance (Most "high-quality" strategies fall here)
PB Score 30+
Exceptional strength (High EV, high PF, strong ROI)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is a higher PB Score always better?
Generally yes, but different traders follow different styles. A high-score strategy often has strong risk control and long-term profitability.
Does the PB Score guarantee future results?
No. It summarizes past performance, risk structure, and consistency.
Why do some traders with high win rates have lower scores?
Because the PB Score considers win size, loss size, and expected value, not just win rate.
Is this system fair to different strategy styles?
Yes. It works for credit spreads, directional trades, futures, multi-asset swing trading, and more.
The PeakBot Score is a weighted performance rating calculated using five core metrics—ROI, win rate, profit factor, win/loss ratio, and expected value. This score helps copytraders compare strategies by blending profitability, consistency, and risk into one clear number.
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