Break-Even Recovery Table
Down X% — how much upside to get back to even?
Lost this much — how much upside to get back to even?
Fees excluded. For quick mental math, remember two anchors: down 30% needs +43%; down 50% needs +100%.
Full table fees included
| Drawdown | Gain needed (with fees) | Pure math |
|---|---|---|
| Down 5% | +5.89% | +5.26% |
| Down 10% | +11.78% | +11.11% |
| Down 15% | +18.35% | +17.65% |
| Down 20% | +25.75% | +25.00% |
| Down 25% | +34.13% | +33.33% |
| Down 30% | +43.71% | +42.86% |
| Down 40% | +67.67% | +66.67% |
| Down 50% | +101.20% | +100.00% |
| Down 60% | +151.50% | +150.00% |
| Down 70% | +235.33% | +233.33% |
The fees-included column uses your rate settings (commission 0.025% · stamp tax 0.05% · transfer fee) — slightly above pure math.
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Why is recovery harder than the drawdown?
Because the base is smaller. After a 50% drop the price is half — the 100% recovery is calculated on that halved base. Down 20% needs +25%; down 30% needs +42.9%; down 60% needs +150% — the deeper the loss, the more non-linearly brutal the recovery. The formula is simple: gain needed = 1/(1 − drawdown) − 1. Keep this table on your phone: for decisions like "should I cut losses" or "should I average down", it offers not an answer but the price scale of the damage.
What does "fees included" mean?
The "fees included" column is computed with your own rate settings: the break-even price covers sell-side commission, stamp tax and transfer fee, so it sits slightly above pure math. Pure math is for mental arithmetic and memory (just remember two anchors: 30%→43%, 50%→100%); the fees-included figure is for precise decisions.
How do I use the share image?
Click "Generate share image" and the tool renders a phone-ratio table image locally on Canvas and downloads it automatically — nothing is ever uploaded. The image carries a small brand footer; feel free to forward it to friends as a reminder on drawdown discipline.