Free tool
Drawdown Recovery Calculator
See the harsh math of recovery — how big a gain you need to climb back from a loss of any size.
Amount lost
$2,000
Balance left
$8,000
Gain to recover
25%
Losses and recoveries aren't symmetric. A 20% loss needs a 25% gain to get back to even; a 50% loss needs a 100% gain. This is exactly why protecting capital with small, fixed risk per trade matters more than chasing returns.
Educational tool only. Calculations are illustrative and may not reflect your broker's exact fees, spreads, swaps or contract specifications. Nothing here is financial advice. Trade only with capital you can afford to lose.