Nifty Drawdown Analysis (2010–2026)
Who Falls the Most When Markets Crash?
Market corrections are inevitable. But what separates smart investors is not avoiding drawdowns — it is understanding how different segments behave during those periods.
The table below shows how Nifty drawdowns impacted different indices and assets over time.
What This Table Represents
Each row represents a market crash period:
- Start → Market peak
- Bottom → Lowest point
- Nifty → % fall
Other columns show how different segments performed during the same fall.
Key Observations
1. Small Caps Fall the Most
In almost every crash, small caps fall more than Nifty.
2. Mid Caps Are Also Risky
They fall deeper than Nifty but less than small caps.
3. Bank Nifty Is Highly Volatile
Financial sectors amplify downside risk.
4. Gold Works as a Hedge
Gold often gives positive returns during crashes.
5. Silver Is Unstable
Sometimes hedge, sometimes falls with equities.
Why This Matters
- Helps identify safe assets
- Shows high-risk areas
- Improves allocation strategy
- Reduces drawdowns
Conclusion
Markets do not fall equally.
While Nifty may fall 10–15%, small caps can fall 20–40%.
At the same time, gold acts as a shock absorber.
Understanding drawdowns is preparation — not fear.
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