T-05Instrument
Drawdown recovery calculator
Turn a percent loss into the gain you would need to get back to even. Adjust inputs to see how outputs move. For learning, not a recommendation.
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- Output
- Arithmetic on your inputs
- Assumptions
- Stated in the notes
Run the drawdown recovery calculator
Change a few inputs, read the summary, and reset if you want to compare cases. Outputs update as you edit so you can see how sensitive each result is to your assumptions.
Value after drawdown
$800,000
Capital left to compound from the lower base.
Required gain
25%
Gain needed just to get back to breakeven.
Years to recover
2.9 years
At the assumed annual return with no new deposits.
Recovery asymmetry
Required gain rises faster than the loss that caused it. The marked point is your own scenario.
Output is arithmetic on the inputs above. It leaves out taxes, fees and timing unless the panel says otherwise, and it is not a forecast.
What to look for
Inputs
Small changes first—see which numbers move the most.
Outputs
Charts and short text explain the result in plain language.
Limits
Models simplify real life. Taxes, fees, and timing can differ for you.
Read with it
- A-02
- A-03
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