Gain & Loss Percentage Calculator
This shows your account change as a percentage, which is how traders compare results fairly. It also shows the hard truth about losses: after a drawdown you need a bigger percentage gain just to get back to where you started. That is why protecting capital matters so much.
How to use: enter your starting balance and either your ending balance or your profit/loss amount (use a minus sign for a loss).
To recover a loss, you need a bigger gain
| Loss | Gain needed to break even |
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Formula: gain needed = loss ÷ (100% − loss). For example, after a 50% loss, $10,000 becomes $5,000, and $5,000 needs a 100% gain to return to $10,000.
Educational only, not financial advice. These tools are for learning and planning. Results are estimates: your broker's contract sizes, rates and fees may differ, so always check on your own platform before placing a trade.