Drawdown Calculator
Calculate Portfolio Loss & Break-Even Gain
Enter your purchase or peak price and current price to see your drawdown percentage and the return required to get back to even.
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Loss vs. Required Recovery Return
| Loss / Drawdown | Gain to Break Even | $10,000 Becomes | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|
| -10% | +11.1% | $9,000 | 1.11x |
| -20% | +25% | $8,000 | 1.25x |
| -30% | +42.9% | $7,000 | 1.43x |
| -40% | +66.7% | $6,000 | 1.67x |
| -50% | +100% | $5,000 | 2.00x |
| -60% | +150% | $4,000 | 2.50x |
| -75% | +300% | $2,500 | 4.00x |
| -90% | +900% | $1,000 | 10.00x |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does a 50% loss require a 100% gain to break even?▼
Because losses reduce your starting capital base. If a $10,000 investment falls 50%, you are left with $5,000. To return to $10,000, your remaining $5,000 must gain another $5,000 — which is a 100% return.
What is the drawdown formula?▼
Drawdown (%) = ((Current Price - Peak Price) / Peak Price) × 100. Required Recovery Return (%) = ((Peak Price - Current Price) / Current Price) × 100.
How does Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) help recover from a drawdown?▼
Buying additional shares at lower prices lowers your average purchase price. This means you do not need the asset to reach its former peak to break even or turn a profit.
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