With an initial investment of $1,000, a 20.0% loss means you've lost $200. To recover this loss, you'll be starting from a new investment amount of $800. You'll need a 25.0% gain, which would require $200 in additional gains to get back to your original investment amount.

** Note: This calculator is for estimation purposes only and is not investment advice. Many factors should be considered and a single calculator can't account for all of them. Use this calculator with your trusted investment advisor, double check all numbers, and use your own rationality and risk profile to make your own decisions.