About Drawdown Recovery Calculator: Gain Needed After a Loss
Calculate a portfolio drawdown and the percentage and value gain required to return to the starting value.
Change the example inputs to match a scenario and review the methodology and limitations before using the result in a decision. Calculations run locally in your browser.
How the calculation works
Recovery percentage
Loss ratio ÷ (1 − loss ratio) × 100.
How to use this calculator
- 1Replace the example values with internally consistent inputs.
- 2Review all result cards and any not-applicable state.
- 3Compare multiple scenarios and verify important assumptions independently.
Understanding the result
A 30% loss requires approximately a 42.857% gain from the lower value.
A total loss has no finite recovery percentage.
Important limitations
- Outputs are planning estimates and do not include every provider, accounting, financing, tax, legal, or operational factor.
- Invalid divisions are shown as not applicable rather than NaN or Infinity.
- Returns, contributions, withdrawals, fees, taxes, and time are not projected.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Drawdown Recovery Calculator: Gain Needed After a Loss calculate?
Calculate a portfolio drawdown and the percentage and value gain required to return to the starting value.
Are the results guaranteed?
No. Results are deterministic estimates from the values and assumptions you enter.
How should I use the result?
Use it for planning and scenario comparison, then verify current rates, costs, accounting definitions, and professional requirements that apply to your situation.
Is entered data uploaded?
No. The calculation runs in your browser.
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