Recovery Calculator
From a loss %, compute the gain needed to recover — a stark look at why deep losses are hard to climb out of.
Results
Fill in the inputs and click Calculate.
- Recovery Gain Needed
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Risk disclaimer
Pure math for illustration; not investment advice.
Why are loss and recovery asymmetric?
Recovery gain = loss ÷ (1 − loss); e.g. a 50% loss needs +100% to break even.
The deeper the loss, the faster the recovery hurdle climbs.
How to use
- Enter your loss percentage (e.g. 50).
- Click Calculate for the recovery gain.
Formula
- Recovery gain = loss% ÷ (1 − loss%)
Example
−10% needs +11.11%; −50% needs +100%; −90% needs +900%.
This is part of the math behind capping per-trade losses before chasing returns.
FAQ
Do fees add to it?
This is pure price math; with fees the required gain is slightly higher.