Rule-Based Trading vs Discretionary Trading
Discretionary trading relies on human judgment. Rule-based trading relies on predetermined criteria. One produces consistent execution. The other produces execution leak.
The Core Difference
This comparison comes down to one variable: who executes the trade. consistency metrics, drawdown variance, emotional cost. When a human executes, there is an execution leak. When rules execute, there is not.
The Cost Over Time
Short-term, the difference may seem small. Over 12 months, 24 months, 60 months, the compounding effect of consistent execution versus inconsistent execution produces dramatically different account trajectories. The calculator shows the math for your specific situation.
Making the Decision
This is not about which approach is "better" in the abstract. It is about which approach produces better results for your account, your psychology, and your execution history. The execution leak calculator makes the comparison concrete and personal.
What Is Your Execution Leak Costing You
Most traders have never calculated this number. It takes 30 seconds.
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