Drawdown Recovery Calculator
Losses and the gains that undo them are not symmetric. Down 35% needs up 53.8%, and this shows the exact recovery bill for any drawdown.
Results (live)
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How it works
required gain = 1 ÷ (1 − drawdown) − 1
Worked example
A 50% drawdown needs a 100% rally just to get even. An 80% drawdown, common in alt winters, needs 400%.
FAQ
How much gain do I need after a 50% loss?
100%. The position must double just to return to its old high, which is why avoiding deep drawdowns beats chasing big wins.
Why the asymmetry?
Percentages compound from a shrunken base. Lose half, and every recovery percent is earned on half the capital.
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