Max Drawdown Controller

System Intermediate All Asset Classes Portfolio Management Risk Control

All Market Conditions - Especially Bear Markets

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Quick Reference

Strategy Type Drawdown Limitation / Capital Preservation
Market Outlook All Market Conditions - Especially Bear Markets
Risk Level Risk Management Tool - Reduces Risk
Time Horizon Real-Time Monitoring with Long-Term Protection
Best Conditions Essential during market stress and high volatility
Avoid When Never - drawdown control is fundamental to survival

India-Specific Notes

Historical Drawdowns

2008 Crisis Nifty -60% peak-to-trough
2020 Covid Nifty -38% in one month
2022 Correction Nifty -18% correction
Typical Annual 10-20% drawdown in normal years

Market Mechanisms

Circuit Breakers 10%, 15%, 20% market-wide halts
Stock Circuits Individual stock 2%, 5%, 10%, 20% limits
Mis Auto Square Intraday positions closed 3:15-3:25 PM
Margin Calls Broker can liquidate on margin shortfall

Regulatory Context

Sebi Risk Management SEBI mandates risk management for MFs/AIFs
Peak Margin 100% margin required upfront
Stress Testing Required for institutional portfolios
Disclosure Drawdown must be disclosed in fund documents

Practical Considerations

Liquidity Crisis Liquidity disappears in crashes - plan ahead
Gap Risk Opening gaps can skip stop levels
Fno Mtm Daily MTM can force position closure
Recovery Time Indian markets typically recover in 1-3 years

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