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TA-35 Downtrend Replay (2002-05-14 to 2002-06-24)

StocksTA-35ILCorrection2002-04 to 2002-07Difficulty 3/5FreeView charts

Replay a 2002 TA-35 correction that fell 7.5% over 46 daily bars, hitting a 12.2% drawdown. Step through each market day, face 9 decision points, and receive an AI coach review of your simulated choices.

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46 daily bars · 9 decision points · 2002-04 to 2002-07 · Stocks

Key facts

This window spans 79 days with a peak-to-trough drawdown of 12.2% and a 7.3% run-up.

Max drawdown
−12.2%
Max run-up
+7.3%
Duration
79 days
Largest single-day move
+3.9%
Bars
46 Daily bars
Decision points
9

Every figure above is computed programmatically from this replay’s own candle series — no editorial input, no LLM. Methodology: Methodology

How to play
  1. The market advances day by day. You only see candles up to the current day — as if you were really there.

  2. At key decision points choose Buy / Trim / Exit / Hold. Each decision advances the timeline by one day.

  3. 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 TA-35 index on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange entered a significant correction phase during the 2000s, spanning from April 23 to July 11, 2002. This 46-bar period presented traders with a challenging downtrend where capital preservation and risk management became paramount concerns. Participants faced the difficult task of distinguishing temporary weakness from the early signs of a deeper bearish trend, all while navigating mounting market pressure. The stakes were high: wrong decisions could mean significant losses, while hesitation could result in missed opportunities to protect portfolio value.

The correction ultimately erased 7.5% of market value, with the index declining from 397.68 to 368.03. During this descent, the market experienced a maximum drawdown of 12.2%, testing the resolve of even the most disciplined traders. The largest single-bar move of 3.9% signaled moments of acute volatility that could quickly amplify losses. Throughout the period, traders encountered 9 decision points, with 3 critical junctures demanding particularly careful analysis and swift execution.

This replay scenario distills the essential challenges of trading through a correction. Managing risk during sustained declines demands strict adherence to position sizing and stop-loss protocols. Recognizing when a correction transitions into a genuine trend reversal separates systematic traders from reactive ones. Perhaps most critically, maintaining psychological stability while enduring consecutive losing days determines whether a trader can sustain performance over the long term. Each decision point in this replay serves as a test of discipline, offering participants a safe environment to refine their approach to volatile markets.