S&P 400 MidCap Uptrend Replay (2010-08-24 to 2011-02-18)
Replay six months of a powerful S&P 400 MidCap uptrend with a 24.7% climb across 150 daily bars. Step through each session, navigate 11 decision points, and receive AI coach feedback in a simulated educational environment.
150 daily bars · 11 decision points · 2010-08 to 2011-03 · Stocks
Key facts
This window spans 216 days with a peak-to-trough drawdown of 7.9% and a 36.7% run-up.
- Max drawdown
- −7.9%
- Max run-up
- +36.7%
- Duration
- 216 days
- Largest single-day move
- −3.4%
- 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 offers exposure to mid-sized US companies that occupy a distinct niche between large-cap stability and small-cap growth potential. This replay spans from 2010-08-05 to 2011-03-09, covering 150 daily bars within the broader 2010s recovery era. During this period, markets were navigating the aftermath of financial stress while investors recalibrated risk tolerance and position sizing against evolving economic signals. The stage was set for a sustained uptrend punctuated by volatility that would test decision-making discipline.
The index advanced from a closing value of 773.43 to 964.53, delivering a net gain of 24.7% over the six-month window. The journey was not linear; the maximum drawdown reached 7.9%, illustrating that even trending markets experience meaningful pullbacks that challenge conviction. The largest single-bar swing measured 3.4%, underscoring intraday volatility capable of testing position management. Participants navigated 11 decision points across this replay, with 4 designated as critical junctures demanding deliberate strategic choices about entry, exit, or holding.
This replay emphasizes process over outcome prediction. A 24.7% advance rewards patience, yet the 7.9% drawdown reminds participants that managing exposure through fluctuations is essential. The 11 decision points and 4 critical moments highlight how sustained trends comprise multiple smaller choices about timing and risk calibration. Participants must balance the discipline of staying aligned with a directional bias against the flexibility required when volatility spikes. The 150 daily bars offer a realistic simulation of how market noise interacts with conviction over an extended period.