<p>Gross earnings, in the context of trading, refer to the total revenue generated from trading activities before any expenses or fees are deducted. It's the raw profit made on a trade, calculated by subtracting the purchase price from the selling price.</p>

<h2>How It Works</h2>
<p>Gross earnings can be calculated using the following formula:</p>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th>Gross Earnings</th>
<th>=</th>
<th>Selling Price</th>
<th>-</th>
<th>Purchase Price</th>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>For example, if you buy an asset at $100 and sell it at $150, your gross earnings would be:</p>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>$150</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>$100</td>
<td>=</td>
<td>$50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Gross earnings are typically expressed in the base currency of your trading account. If you're trading with STB Provider on MetaTrader 5, your gross earnings will be displayed in the currency you've chosen for your account.</p>

<h2>Why It Matters for Traders</h2>
<p>Understanding gross earnings is crucial for traders for several reasons:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Profit Assessment</strong>: It helps traders assess the raw profit made on a trade, providing a clear picture of the trade's outcome.</li>
<li><strong>Risk-Reward Ratio</strong>: By knowing the gross earnings, traders can calculate the risk-reward ratio, which is a key metric in determining the potential profitability of a trade.</li>
<li><strong>Trading Strategy Evaluation</strong>: Tracking gross earnings over time allows traders to evaluate the performance of their trading strategies.</li>
</ul>
<p>However, it's important to note that gross earnings don't tell the whole story. They don't account for expenses like spreads, commissions, or swaps, which can significantly impact your overall trading performance.</p>

<h2>Example</h2>
<p>Let's say you're trading EUR/USD with STB Provider on MetaTrader 5 with a leverage of 1:300. You open a long position at a price of 1.18500, and the spread is 0.5 pips. After the price moves up to 1.19000, you close your position.</p>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th>Selling Price</th>
<th>=</th>
<th>Closing Price</th>
<th>+</th>
<th>Spread</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1.19000</td>
<td>+</th>
<td>0.00005</td>
<td>=</td>
<td>1.19005</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Your gross earnings would be:</p>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1.19005</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>1.18500</td>
<td>=</td>
<td>0.00505</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>So, your gross earnings on this trade would be 5.05 pips.</p>

<h2>Key Takeaways</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Gross Earnings</strong> is the raw profit made on a trade, calculated by subtracting the purchase price from the selling price.</li>
<li>It's a crucial metric for traders as it helps assess profit, calculate risk-reward ratios, and evaluate trading strategies.</li>
<li>However, it's important to consider other factors like expenses and fees to get a complete picture of your trading performance.</li>
<li>In the context of trading with STB Provider on MetaTrader 5, gross earnings are displayed in the base currency of your trading account.</li>
</ul>