Gain, loss & recovery calculator

Measure the change in equity and the return needed to recover a loss.

How this calculation works

Return = (ending / starting − 1) × 100%. Recovery from a loss = (starting / ending − 1) × 100%.

Falling from 10,000 to 8,000 is a 20% loss. Recovering from 8,000 to 10,000 requires 25%. External deposits and withdrawals distort this simple comparison.