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Maximum Drawdown
The largest measured decline from a previous equity peak to a later low during the test period.
Drawdown figures may differ depending on whether the platform uses closed-trade values, changing account equity, or intrabar price movement. The calculation method and units should be checked before comparing reports.
Also called:
Max Drawdown; MDD; maximum equity decline
Related terms:
Equity Curve; Profit-to-Drawdown Ratio; Test Period
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