ReturnLab Guides
Understand the numbers behind the calculators
The calculators stay focused on inputs and results. These guides explain the math, assumptions, and limits behind them.
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
Drawdown 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