Cash Out Calculator
Estimate the hedge stake needed to lock in profit or cut risk after a price move. This is especially useful for exchange users comparing a fair hedge against a bookmaker's own cash out offer.
Cash Out Calculator
Enter your original back bet and the current hedge price
How the hedge works
Back high, hedge lower
If you back a selection at bigger odds and the price shortens, you can usually hedge at the new price and lock in a guaranteed profit.
Exchange-style formula
Hedge stake = (back stake × back odds) / (current odds - commission)
The calculator uses that structure, so it works well for exchange hedging and as a benchmark for judging bookmaker cash out offers.
When to use it
- •In-play trading: A goal, red card, break of serve, or wicket can move prices enough to create a strong hedge opportunity.
- •Pre-event moves: Early bets often shorten before kick-off, creating a chance to reduce exposure without waiting for the event to start.
- •Offer comparison: Compare your fair hedge against the bookmaker cash out figure instead of accepting it blindly.
Practical notes
- •Commission matters: Even 2% changes the exact hedge stake and the final locked profit.
- •Liquidity matters too: The quoted exchange price is only useful if you can actually get matched for the needed stake.
- •Sometimes the right hedge is no hedge: Locking in a small red number can still be sensible if your view or the match state has changed.
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