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Largest Winning Day

Backtesting

Description

The single trading day with the highest net profit.

Also known as:

Top Gain DayPeak Profit Day

Why It Matters

Identifying the largest winning day helps traders recognize when they perform best and analyze what contributed to their success. However, relying too much on one big day can indicate inconsistent trading.

Example

A trader’s largest winning day was $2,500, achieved by following their plan and trading only high-probability setups. By reviewing this day, they can replicate similar trades in the future.