Forex Compounding Calculator

THE 8TH WONDER OF THE WORLD

"Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it... he who doesn't... pays it." — Albert Einstein

STRATEGY PARAMETERS

Added at the start of each month

PROJECTED GROWTH

Ending Balance $0.00
Why does this number look like 1E24?

For extremely large values, this calculator switches to scientific notation. For example, 1E24 means 1 × 1024, which is a 1 followed by 24 zeros.

Total Profit + $0.00
Total Deposits $0.00
Growth Factor 0x
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Month Balance Profit

Strategy: The "5% Plan"

Many beginners fail because they try to double their account in a week. Professional traders understand the power of the Snowball Effect .

The Strategy: Aim for a net gain of just 5% per month.

  • Risk: 1% per trade.
  • Target: You only need a net +5R (e.g., 5 wins at 1:1, or 2.5 wins at 1:2 Risk/Reward).
  • Result: A $1,000 account grows to nearly $19,000 in 5 years without adding extra funds.
💡 Execution: As your account grows, your lot sizes must grow proportionally to maintain the curve. Use our Position Size Calculator to calculate the exact lots for your new balance every trade.

Mental Math: The Rule of 72

Want to know how fast your money will double? Use the Rule of 72 formula . Divide 72 by your monthly percentage gain.

  • 5% Monthly: Doubles every ~14.4 months.
  • 10% Monthly: Doubles every ~7.2 months.
  • 20% Monthly: Doubles every ~3.6 months (Aggressive).
⚠️ Reality Check: While the math is perfect, trading psychology is hard. As your account grows, handling the emotional pressure of larger lot sizes becomes the real challenge. Stick to your risk plan.