Markets

COVID Stock Crash: Velocity of Drawdown and Bounce

This visual isolates the fast 2020 shock window, from peak to bottom in 23 days, and shows the early rebound through May 2020.

COVID stock crash drawdown infographic from February to May 2020. — Hero summary: peak 3,386 (Feb 2020), low 2,237 (Mar 2020), drawdown -34% in 23 days.

Quick Facts

Coverage: Feb 2020–May 2020
Peak to bottom: 3,386 → 2,237
Drawdown: -34% in 23 days

Supporting Chart

S&P 500 crash-and-rebound chart from February to May 2020. — Supporting chart: Feb–May 2020 with peak 3,386, bottom 2,237, and -34% drawdown.

Why It Matters

Fast drawdowns can trigger impulsive exits. Sequencing evidence helps frame behavior risk versus long-run outcome risk.

Methodology Note

Window uses daily closes aggregated to presentation-friendly intervals. Policy dates are included as timeline anchors only.

Sources

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