Scenario calculator
An educational modelling tool. Change the assumptions — including negative ones — and see how the mechanics work.
Sonic AI scenario builder
Custom — negative values are allowed
Performance fee (30% of new profit above the prior high watermark)
A high-water-mark fee only charges a performance fee on new profits above the highest account value reached before. Losses must be recovered before a new fee applies.
Starting capital
$1,000
Trading volume (month 1)
$12,000
Gross illustrative profit
$2,332
Illustrative performance fee
$700
Net illustrative profit
$1,632
Projected ending value
$2,632
Total additional capital contributed
$1,000
Total withdrawals
$0
Net gain / loss
$1,632
Multiple vs initial capital
2.63x
| Month | Volume | Gross | Fee | Net | Account value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12,000 | $120 | $36 | $84 | $1,084 |
| 2 | $13,008 | $130 | $39 | $91 | $1,175 |
| 3 | $14,101 | $141 | $42 | $99 | $1,274 |
| 4 | $15,285 | $153 | $46 | $107 | $1,381 |
| 5 | $16,569 | $166 | $50 | $116 | $1,497 |
| 6 | $17,961 | $180 | $54 | $126 | $1,622 |
| 7 | $19,470 | $195 | $58 | $136 | $1,759 |
| 8 | $21,105 | $211 | $63 | $148 | $1,906 |
| 9 | $22,878 | $229 | $69 | $160 | $2,067 |
| 10 | $24,800 | $248 | $74 | $174 | $2,240 |
| 11 | $26,883 | $269 | $81 | $188 | $2,428 |
| 12 | $29,141 | $291 | $87 | $204 | $2,632 |
Illustrative scenario — not a forecast
These results are mathematical examples only and are not a prediction of future Sonic performance. Actual trading results can be materially different and capital is at risk.
12X & 24X account structures
Amplified trading accounts
TAG Markets works with liquidity providers that provide additional trading liquidity.
This allows amplified account structures to use a larger trading allocation than the client's deposited capital.
12X
$10,000 deposited capital
→ $120,000 trading portfolio
Maximum account drawdown limit
10%
This is the maximum account-structure limit, not Sonic's expected or normal drawdown.
24X
$10,000 deposited capital
→ $240,000 trading portfolio
Maximum account drawdown limit
5%
The larger trading allocation comes with a stricter account drawdown limit.
What does maximum drawdown mean?
Maximum drawdown is the maximum loss threshold defined by the account structure.
If the applicable maximum drawdown limit is reached, the account may be closed or liquidated according to the account structure and applicable terms.
These limits are NOT the drawdown Sonic normally experiences. Historical performance does not guarantee future drawdown.
- 12X → 10% maximum account drawdown limit
- 24X → 5% maximum account drawdown limit
Sonic historical maximum drawdown (supplied reference)
0.86%
Risk
Trading financial markets involves risk. The three categories below all apply at the same time and none of them can be removed by following a strategy.
Trading risk
A 24x account closes automatically at 5% drawdown on the portfolio — that requires 100 consecutive losing trades. A 12x account needs 200 consecutive losing trades to close. In 16+ months of live trading, the highest number of consecutive losses ever measured was 2.
Broker risk
The risk that the broker itself defaults. This is mitigated by regulation (including Mauritius FSC, South African FSCA, CySEC pending), scale (1 million+ clients, $800 billion monthly volume) and insurance via Lloyd's of London up to $1,000,000 per claimant.
Strategy risk
Past results do not guarantee the future. The gold market can change, and the strategy can underperform or fail completely. Only invest capital you can afford to lose entirely — this is not a product with guaranteed returns.
- Past performance does not guarantee future performance.
- Capital is at risk — only risk capital you can afford to lose.
- This website provides educational information only and no individualized investment advice.
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Educational information only. This website does not provide personalized investment advice. Trading financial markets involves risk and may result in the loss of capital. Past performance is not indicative of future results.