ReturnLab Guides
Understand the numbers behind the calculators
Learn how the calculations work, what they assume, and how to interpret the results.
Compounding basics
How is compound return calculated?
A practical explanation of how returns become part of the next base amount.
3 min read
Rate comparison
Why can a 0.1% difference become large?
Why small daily return differences can create large gaps over time.
3 min read
Loss recovery
Why does recovery need more than the loss rate?
Losses and recovery returns are not symmetric. Here is the math.
3 min read
Reading the result
What should you be careful about?
The assumptions and limitations behind ReturnLab calculations.
3 min read