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Structural objectives
Use prior highs, lows, range edges, and other opposing levels as target references.
Lesson · Trade Setup and Execution
Profit Targets
Select profit objectives from opposing structure, measure them in R, and define whether the plan uses a single target, scaling, or a trailing remainder.
Synthetic educational examples
Core concepts
Use these concepts as explicit rules rather than changing them after seeing the outcome.
R
R-multiple measurement
One R is the distance from entry to the initial stop — the unit Market Structure explains and Risk-to-Reward uses. Measure reward in it without allowing the desired ratio to invent a target.
M
Management method
Decide in advance whether to exit once, scale out, or trail a remainder.
Interactive lesson
Change the inputs, inspect the chart, and evaluate the decision before revealing the answer.
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Profit target process
Plan exits from market structure first and use R multiples to evaluate the resulting opportunity.
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Identify opposing levels
Mark the nearest and extended structural objectives.
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Measure reward in R
Compare each objective with entry-to-stop risk.
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Choose an exit method
Use one target, scale-out percentages, or a tested trailing rule.
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Define what changes the plan
Specify whether new structure permits trailing or whether the original objective remains fixed.
Target planning drill
Score 0 / 0Choose the target logic that matches the setup and visible structure.
Target methods
| Method | Best use | Main cost |
|---|---|---|
| Single structural target | Clear opposing level or range objective | No participation beyond the target |
| Scale out | Two meaningful objectives or uncertain continuation | Reduces full-position reward when price trends strongly |
| Trail remainder | Trend continuation with expanding structure | Gives back open profit before exit |
Common mistakes
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Inventing a target to reach a preferred R multipleVisible opposing structure may make the planned reward unrealistic.
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Moving the target farther after entryThis can turn a successful plan into an untested attempt to capture more.
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Taking profit from fear without a ruleUnplanned exits make expectancy difficult to measure.
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Assuming scaling always improves resultsScaling reduces risk and volatility but can also reduce average win size.
Completion standard
✓
Finish when you can move both targets from the invented 2R and 3R prices to the structural objectives on each tab.
Read each target’s R, say which exit method the plan uses, and name what that method costs.
Scope: This lesson teaches process and measurement. It does not provide live market data, personalized recommendations, or trade signals.