Make the risk tangible.

Simple tools for the questions a return chart cannot answer. Illustrations only—not predictions or personalised advice.

DRAWDOWN RECOVERY

What gain repairs the loss?

Account decline (%)

Required gain on remaining capital. Formula: loss ÷ (100 − loss) × 100. Does not predict time to recovery.

SIMPLIFIED FEE ILLUSTRATION

What might you keep?

Starting allocation (USD)Gross return over the period (%)Fee on positive profit (%)Fixed charges over the same period (USD)

Single-period arithmetic only. Losses do not generate a performance fee here. Fixed charges still apply.

YOUR EVIDENCE CHECKLIST

Eight questions before an allocation.

I have identified the exact contracting entity and checked the relevant register and permissions.I understand who holds the money, who can trade and who can authorise withdrawals.I can distinguish real-money history, demo results and backtests.I have equity history, open-risk information and consistent performance dates.I understand total costs and which charges the displayed return includes.I know how account sizing and execution could differ from the provider.I have read the process for stopping new trades, closing positions and withdrawing funds.I have considered a worse loss than the historical maximum and possible shared portfolio exposure.

Nothing is stored or sent. Ticking every box does not establish that an investment is safe or suitable.