VIII. The Math Behind Max Gains (Intuition, Not Formulae) Maximum gains arise where three variables align: a high-probability anchor (event-driven shift in perceived value), sustained volume confirming direction, and disciplined risk management that allows a position to scale without overexposure. Anchored VWAP provides a moving risk baseline—the point where conviction is measured—so trades that respect it can keep asymmetric reward profiles: modest stop distances with room for large moves when institutions take over.
The primary methodology for achieving maximum trading gains with the Anchored Volume Weighted Average Price (AVWAP) was popularized by Brian Shannon, CMT
