Plural of drawdown; a reduction or lowering of something, commonly used in finance, water management, or military strategy to describe decreases in reserves or forces.
From 'draw' (to pull down) + 'down.' Modern term popularized in 20th-century finance and military contexts.
Drawdowns in investment portfolios can trigger emotional responses, but historical drawdowns have often preceded the best buying opportunities—knowing when to drawdown is different from knowing when to hold.
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