S&P 400 MidCap Uptrend Replay (2005-10-13 to 2006-05-08)
Replay the S&P 400 MidCap from October 2005 to May 2006, an uptrend delivering a 16.5% climb with only a 3.2% drawdown. Step through each of the 150 daily bars, tackle 11 decision points, and receive an AI coach review of your simulated trades.
150 daily bars · 11 decision points · 2005-10 to 2006-05 · Stocks
Key facts
This window spans 217 days with a peak-to-trough drawdown of 3.2% and a 21.7% run-up.
- Max drawdown
- −3.2%
- Max run-up
- +21.7%
- Duration
- 217 days
- Largest single-day move
- +2.2%
- 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 captures mid-sized US companies that often occupy a distinctive niche between the stability of large-caps and the speculative energy of small-caps. In late 2005, as the broader market searched for fresh catalysts, this segment began displaying steady strength. This replay covers 150 daily bars from October 2005 through May 2006—a period when investors faced critical decisions about establishing or adding to positions in an increasingly compelling asset class. The stakes involved capital allocation, risk management, and the psychological challenge of remaining disciplined through an extended advance.
The six-month journey delivered a 16.5% gain, with the index climbing from 689.85 to 803.86. This rise occurred with remarkable steadiness—the maximum drawdown never exceeded 3.2%, and even the largest single daily move registered just 2.2%. Such compressed volatility created an environment where position sizing and entry timing became paramount. Eleven decision points punctuated the trend, with four emerging as critical junctures that tested investors' analytical frameworks and emotional composure. The scenario demanded precise execution amid a market that rewarded conviction and punished hesitation.
For decision training, this episode illustrates how low-volatility trends demand different skills than dramatic breakouts. A 16.5% advance with a 3.2% drawdown rewards patience and systematic risk management over aggressive trading. The compressed daily ranges mean that maintaining discipline during quiet periods and acting decisively at key inflection points become the true differentiators. Navigating all 11 decision points—particularly the 4 critical ones—teaches traders to balance forward-looking analysis with strict adherence to process, building the habits that separate disciplined execution from reactive improvisation.
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