S&P 400 MidCap Uptrend Replay (1994-12-09 to 1995-09-20)
Replay a 1995 mid-cap uptrend spanning 150 daily bars where the S&P 400 MidCap climbed 22.4% from 171.05 to 209.33. Step through each session, navigate 11 decision points, and receive an AI coach review in this simulated training environment.
150 daily bars · 11 decision points · 1995-01 to 1995-08 · Stocks
Key facts
This window spans 215 days with a peak-to-trough drawdown of 3.3% and a 22.9% run-up.
- Max drawdown
- −3.3%
- Max run-up
- +22.9%
- Duration
- 215 days
- Largest single-day move
- −2.4%
- Bars
- 150 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 S&P 400 MidCap index entered 1995 as the 1990s bull market matured, drawing investor attention to the mid-cap segment of the US equity market. Between January 13 and August 16, 1995, traders navigating this scenario faced the challenge of capturing gains while managing risk across 150 daily bars, with 11 decision points punctuating the path higher. The setup presented a textbook case of steady appreciation—patient capital growing steadily in a low-volatility environment.
The index climbed from 171.05 to 209.33, delivering a 22.4% return that tested conviction and discipline. The journey was orderly—the largest single session advance was just 2.4%—yet even mild pullbacks demanded composure, as the maximum drawdown reached 3.3%. The low volatility backdrop meant that four critical decision points carried heightened significance, rewarding those who balanced position sizing with trend-following discipline.
This replay underscores that steady uptrends demand as much respect as volatile ones. A 3.3% peak-to-trough decline can feel ominous in real time, yet it represents normal market behavior in a broader advance. Managing 11 decision points across 150 days requires a repeatable process—knowing in advance how to respond to pullbacks, breakouts, and signals of exhaustion. The lesson centers on emotional regulation: maintaining conviction during minor setbacks while avoiding overconfidence after gains accumulate. Successful navigation hinges on disciplined risk management and emotional control throughout the journey.
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