Russell 2000 Downtrend Replay (2022-03-29 to 2022-05-11)
Replay the Russell 2000's 2022 correction that sliced 2.7% across 62 daily bars, with a peak-to-trough drawdown of 19.5%. Step through each session, face 11 decision points including 4 critical ones, and receive an AI coach review of your choices in a simulated, educational environment.
62 daily bars · 11 decision points · 2022-03 to 2022-06 · Stocks
Key facts
This window spans 87 days with a peak-to-trough drawdown of 19.5% and a 10.4% run-up.
- Max drawdown
- −19.5%
- Max run-up
- +10.4%
- Duration
- 87 days
- Largest single-day move
- −4.2%
- Bars
- 62 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
The Russell 2000 entered March 2022 as the benchmark for American small-cap stocks, a segment particularly sensitive to shifting economic tides. Between early March and early June of that year, the index navigated a correction that tested the resolve of every participant in the market. For traders and investors watching this segment, the period raised urgent questions about portfolio protection, position sizing, and the discipline required to endure sustained pressure.
Across 62 daily bars spanning 2022-03-07 to 2022-06-02, the Russell 2000 closed at 1951.33 and eventually settled at 1897.67, translating to a net decline of -2.7%. The headline figure, however, masks the journey: the index experienced a maximum drawdown of 19.5% peak-to-trough, with volatility punctuated by single sessions moving as much as 4.2%. This asymmetry between headline loss and actual damage shaped the tactical landscape for anyone managing exposure during the period.
For decision-training purposes, this replay distills the episode into 11 decision points, 4 of which the curriculum designates as critical junctures. The scenario demands more than directional conviction; it requires disciplined risk assessment, emotional equilibrium under drawdown, and the judgment to distinguish between temporary dislocation and structural breakdown. Participants emerge with sharper instincts for position management and a deeper respect for volatility's real cost.