sidepickDWG NO. SP-2026-20 · REV A
Sheet 12 - Tools · TL-008DWG SP-2026-20

Drawdown Recovery Calculator.

Losses are asymmetric: down 20% needs +25% to get back, down 50% needs +100%. See what your hole actually demands — and how many months of steady gains it takes to climb out. Runs in your browser, nothing leaves your device.

The hole
The climb
Your realistic steady monthly gain going forward.
OutputTL-008/B
Gain needed–
Trough value–
Must earn back–
Months to recover–
DrawdownGain needed
Method
gain neededdrawdown ÷ (1 − drawdown)
months to recoverln(1 + gain) ÷ ln(1 + monthly pace)

This is why TL-003 exists: the cheapest drawdown is the one you never take. Not financial advice.

Never dig the hole in the first place.
Size every position with TL-003, then log the fills in Sidepick Ledger — the equity curve keeps you honest.
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