Understanding drawdowns
Reading · ~25 min
Drawdowns are inevitable: a 50% loss requires a 100% gain just to break even, which is why preventing deep drawdowns matters more than chasing big wins. Small, controlled losses keep you in the game long enough for your edge to compound.
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