War · S&P/TSX Composite Index (2008)
Russian-Georgian tensions sent the S&P/TSX Composite tumbling 27.7% over 144 trading days in 2008. Replay each session, tackle 25 decision points, and sharpen your market instincts with AI coach feedback in a simulated environment.
144 daily bars · 25 decision points · 2008-04 to 2008-11 · Stocks
Key facts
This window spans 208 days with a peak-to-trough drawdown of 43.4% and a 18.5% run-up.
- Max drawdown
- −43.4%
- Max run-up
- +18.5%
- Duration
- 208 days
- Largest single-day move
- +9.8%
- Bars
- 144 Daily bars
- Decision points
- 25
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
In spring 2008, the S&P/TSX Composite Index hovered near 13683, reflecting relative calm in Canadian markets. Beneath the surface, geopolitical tensions simmered in the Caucasus. The Russian-Georgian conflict that would escalate that summer created a landscape of mounting uncertainty for global investors, including those tracking Canada resource-heavy equities. This period serves as a stark reminder that political flashpoints can rapidly reshape market conditions, turning orderly trading into a crucible of volatility.
From April 11 to November 5, 2008, the index plummeted to 9887.2 over 144 trading days, a loss of -27.7%. Maximum drawdown reached 43.4%, with the largest single-bar move touching 9.8%. Participants faced 25 decision points throughout the decline, with 9 deemed critical. These numbers illustrate how geopolitical shocks can drive sustained, severe market corrections that test the resolve of any market participant.
For decision training, this replay forces confrontation with extended drawdowns and the psychological strain they impose. Learners must evaluate positions under persistent pressure, manage risk amid declining prices, and make sound choices when fear dominates sentiment. The AI coach debrief afterward reveals blind spots in process and emotional control, turning market chaos into a structured learning laboratory where instincts are refined through authentic historical pressure.
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