The Asymmetry, In One Line
+40% gain erased by a −28.57% loss
Not −40%. The bigger the move, the bigger the gap between gain and loss.
A · Gain → Loss

What loss cancels my gain?

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Loss needed to break even
28.57%
A 40% gain is fully cancelled by a 28.57% loss.
B · Loss → Gain

What gain do I need to recover?

%
Gain required to fully recover
25.00%
A 20% loss needs a 25.00% gain to recover.
Capital Simulator

See the impact in real terms

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%
Capital after gain
Capital after loss
Difference from start

Tip: enter the exact break-even loss % shown in calculator A above, and the difference will drop to $0.00.

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