Payout & drawdown-buffer calculator
How much can I withdraw while keeping a drawdown buffer?
Estimate account equity and remaining drawdown cushion after a withdrawal with a fixed breach floor. All inputs are editable; defaults are illustrative.
Drawdown buffer after withdrawal
$400.00
This leaves your chosen buffer under the fixed-floor assumption.
- Equity after debit
- $10,400.00
- Debit ceiling for chosen buffer
- $700.00
The floor stays fixed in this model. Use the full amount deducted from account equity, which may differ from the cash you receive after the profit split. A zero buffer is not a safe withdrawal target.
How the calculation works
Current equity − account debit − breach floor = remaining buffer
An $11,000 account above a $10,000 floor has $1,000 of room. A $600 account debit leaves $10,400 equity and a $400 buffer. Keeping $300 of room permits a $700 debit under this model.
Common questions
Does every firm leave the floor unchanged?
No. Some adjust or reset the floor, reset account balance, or use a different payout mechanism. This calculator assumes the floor stays fixed and the debit directly reduces equity. Confirm those two rules before using the result.
Should I enter my net payout or account deduction?
Enter the full deduction from account equity. Your received cash may be lower after the firm’s profit split. This calculator does not infer how the firm books that split.
Is the debit ceiling a payout allowance?
No. It only preserves the buffer you entered under these assumptions. It does not check earned profits, minimum payouts, caps or open-trade risk. At exactly the floor there is no room for another loss.
Check account-specific rules in the firm directory, or explore the other trading calculators.