Russell 2000 Downtrend Replay (2002-11-27 to 2003-03-12)
Replay the Russell 2000's 15.7% drawdown across 142 daily bars from October 2002 to May 2003, a classic small-cap correction. Step through each session, make choices at 11 decision points including 4 critical ones, and receive an AI coach review of your reasoning in this simulated training environment.
142 daily bars · 11 decision points · 2002-10 to 2003-05 · Stocks
Key facts
This window spans 205 days with a peak-to-trough drawdown of 15.7% and a 25.4% run-up.
- Max drawdown
- −15.7%
- Max run-up
- +25.4%
- Duration
- 205 days
- Largest single-day move
- +4.0%
- Bars
- 142 Daily bars
- Decision points
- 11
Every figure above is computed programmatically from this replay’s own candle series — no editorial input, no LLM. Methodology: Methodology
The market advances day by day. You only see candles up to the current day — as if you were really there.
At key decision points choose Buy / Trim / Exit / Hold. Each decision advances the timeline by one day.
After settlement you get a six-dimension score and an AI coach review. Your result enters the scenario leaderboard.
Event Replay
What happened — and what it teaches
In the fall of 2002, the Russell 2000 index of small-cap stocks was navigating a turbulent period for US equities. The scenario spans 142 daily bars from October 8, 2002 to May 1, 2003, capturing a significant correction in the small-cap space. This was a period when investors were dealing with the aftermath of the dot-com bust and economic uncertainty, making risk management particularly challenging.
The index moved from a closing price of 340.32 to 398.83, representing a recovery of 17.2%. However, the path was far from smooth, with a maximum drawdown of 15.7% testing the resolve of any participant. The largest single-bar move of 4.0% during this period highlights the volatility that characterized this correction. Participants faced 11 decision points, including 4 critical moments that could significantly impact portfolio outcomes.
This replay emphasizes the importance of disciplined risk management during corrections. The 15.7% drawdown demonstrates how even within a broader recovery, significant losses can occur, testing emotional resilience. The 4.0% single-bar volatility serves as a reminder that daily fluctuations can be sharp, requiring traders to maintain clear stop-loss protocols and avoid reactive decision-making. By navigating these decision points with a focus on process rather than outcomes, participants can develop more robust frameworks for managing risk in volatile market conditions.