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Sports Pick ROI Calculator
Calculate return on investment from net graded profit units and total graded risk units.
Formula used
ROI = net profit units / graded risk units x 100.
Worked example
+1.50 net profit units divided by 10.00 graded risk units equals +15.00% ROI.
When this calculator helps
Use ROI when two records have different amounts of graded risk. A record earning +5 units on 25 units risked and a record earning +5 units on 100 units risked have the same net profit but very different returns on the recorded risk.
The numerator must contain the complete graded profit, including losses and zero-profit pushes under the disclosed convention. The denominator must contain the corresponding graded risk rather than the number of picks or only the risk attached to winning selections.
Understanding the result
ROI scales profit by the amount risked, making records with different unit volume easier to compare. Net units alone do not show how much risk produced the result.
A +10% result means the record earned net profit equal to ten percent of its graded risk over the measured period. A negative result means the record lost part of that risk volume. ROI does not describe the dollar bankroll, the maximum drawdown, or the chance of future profit.
Compare ROI only with sample size, average odds, staking consistency, and time period visible. A high percentage from a small or selectively reported record carries less evidence than the same percentage from a complete mature record.
Before relying on the output
- Complete net graded profit
- Matching total graded risk
- Consistent period and unit convention
Common mistakes
- Dividing profit by the number of picks instead of graded risk units.
- Removing losing picks or risk from the denominator.
- Comparing a very small sample with a mature record as if they carry equal evidence.
Limitations
- ROI depends on accurate units risked and corrected grades.
- Pushes can contribute risk volume while adding zero net profit.
- Past ROI is descriptive and does not guarantee future performance.
Frequently asked questions
Is ROI the same as win rate?
No. ROI includes prices and risk, while win rate only counts the share of decisions won.
Can a lower win rate have a higher ROI?
Yes. Average odds and staking affect the profit generated by each win and loss.
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