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Free Max Drawdown & Recovery Gain Calculator Online

Calculate the non-linear percentage gain required to recover from portfolio losses (-10% needs +11.1%, -50% needs +100%, -90% needs +900%). — 100% free online utility, zero sign-up, zero paywalls, and private client-side processing.

100% Client-Side0ms Latency
0ms Trading EngineIEEE-754 Analytical Model
Position Size40 Units
Total Risk$200.00
Total Capital Exposure$6,000
1:2.5 Target Reward+$500.00

How It Works

1

Enter Starting Balance

Input peak portfolio capital.

2

Enter Current Value or Loss %

Input current trough balance or experienced drawdown percentage.

3

View Required Recovery Gain

Inspect the exact mathematical percentage rally needed just to reach breakeven.

4

Examine Drawdown Asymmetry Table

Review reference benchmarks showing how losses accelerate exponentially.

Frequently Asked Questions

Because losses reduce the capital base on which future percentage returns are calculated. A 50% loss on $100 leaves $50; returning to $100 requires making $50 on $50, which is a +100% gain.

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