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Drawdown calculator
See what a losing streak leaves of your account and the gain it takes to get back to break-even.
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See what a run of losing trades leaves of your balance and the gain needed to recover.
How it is calculated
balance after a loss = balance × (1 − loss %)Compounding: each loss is a share of the current balance. Fixed: a share of the starting balance.drawdown = (start − end) ÷ startHow far the account is below its starting balance.gain to recover = 1 ÷ (1 − drawdown) − 1A 50% drawdown needs a 100% gain to get back to break-even.
Illustrative estimates, not investment advice. Check your broker's own contract specifications, rates and fees before you trade. CFDs and leveraged products carry a high risk of losing money.
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