Equity Curve Calculation Example

True equity curve example:.


Assume your initial capital is $100,000.00, the entry price of your first trade is $35.00, the exit price of your first trade is $47.00, you are trading 10 shares, and you have an entry and exit commission of $4.00.


When you enter your first trade:


Initial Capital = Initial Capital - ((Entry Price * Num Shares) - Entry Commission)


$100.000.00 – ((35.00 * 10) – 4)

$100.000.00 – (350 – 4)

$100.000.00 – 346

99654.00


Initial Capital = Initial Capital - ((Exit Price * Num Shares) - Exit Commission)


99654.00 + ((47.00 * 10) – 4)

99654.00 + (470 – 4)

99654.00 + 466

100120


Repeat for each trade.


Adjusted equity curve example:


(To be added)