The peak-to-trough decline in account equity over a given period.
Drawdown is measured in absolute terms and percentage. A 20% drawdown requires a 25% gain just to break even, which is why containing drawdown matters more than chasing returns.
Track max historical drawdown alongside return when evaluating any strategy or signal provider.
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