Risk
What is Drawdown?
How much your investment dropped from its peak
Full Explanation
Drawdown measures the percentage decline from the highest point to the lowest point in a given period. A 20% drawdown means the investment fell 20% from its peak before recovering.
Real-World Example
Portfolio hits $10,000, drops to $7,500 → 25% drawdown.
Pro Tip
Professional investors obsess over max drawdown — big drops are psychologically hard to recover from.
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