Hedge calculator: lock in profit or minimise loss
1win is llicenciat under Curaçao 8048/JAZ and covers 40,000+ betting mercats. This hedge calculator tells you exactly how much to stake on the opposing outcome to lock in a profit or cut your loss. Register with codi promocional XLBONUS and manage every position with precision.
Hedge bet calculator
How this calculator works
Hedging a bet means placing a stake on the opposing outcome after your original position has already been placed (usually after the original has moved in your favour). The goal is to guarantee a profit or reduce maximum loss regardless of which outcome occurs.
For the "lock in equal profit" mode, the calculator finds the hedge stake that makes both scenarios return the same net profit. The formula is: hedge stake = (original stake x original quotes) / (1 + hedge quotes - 1), which simplifies to: original win return / hedge quotes.
Concretely: a 50-unit original stake at 4.00 returns 200 if it wins (150 profit). To hedge at 1.40, the required stake = 200 / 1.40 = 142.86. If the original wins: profit = 200 - 50 - 142.86 = 7.14. If the hedge wins: profit = 142.86 x 1.40 - 50 - 142.86 = 7.14. Both scenarios return the same profit.
The "guarantee no loss" mode calculates the hedge stake needed so that neither outcome results in a loss. This is the break-even hedge. For the example above, any hedge stake that covers the original 50-unit investment while the original side returns surplus qualifies.
The "custom stake" mode lets you enter any hedge amount and see the resulting profit/loss scenarios side by side. This is useful when you want to partially hedge rather than fully lock in a result.
Note that hedging always reduces maximum upside in exchange for certainty. The right amount to hedge depends on your risk tolerance and the size of the in-play price move since your original bet was placed.
Why use it at 1win
1win's in-play mercats update continuously across 40,000+ events. When your pre-match position moves into profit, this calculator helps you decide the optimal hedge. Register with XLBONUS to access apostes en directe instantly.
Preguntes freqüents
When should I hedge a bet?
Hedge when your original selection has moved significantly in your favour and you want to secure some profit before the event concludes. Common scenarios include a football team winning at half time and you want to guarantee a return regardless of the second half result.
Does hedging reduce my profit?
Yes. By placing a stake on both outcomes, you are spending additional money. The locked-in profit will always be less than your maximum potential upside from the original bet alone.
Can I hedge a parlay?
Yes. If the final leg of a parlay is pending, you can hedge the last leg on the opposing outcome. Use the original potential parlay payout as your "original stake" and the last-leg quotes as the hedge quotes.
What is partial hedging?
Partial hedging places a smaller stake on the opposing outcome than a full lock would require. It reduces exposure without fully locking in profit, leaving some upside on the original bet.
Is hedging the same as arbitrage?
No. Arbitrage places both bets simultaneously before the event from separate bookmakers. Hedging places the second bet after the first has already been made, typically when the position has moved in your favour.