XEQT Drawdown Playbook: What to Do in a 20% Drop

Market drops are expected. Your edge is not prediction—it’s behavior. Use this playbook when volatility spikes.

The 5-part drawdown playbook

1. Pause headlines for 72 hours. Avoid emotionally charged decisions.
2. Re-check your time horizon. Long-term goals should use long-term behavior.
3. Keep recurring buys active if your finances are stable.
4. Do not sell to relieve anxiety alone. Change strategy only for real life changes.
5. Review emergency fund so you’re not forced to sell investments.

Red flags to watch

• You check your app multiple times per day.
• You want to “wait until it feels safe.”
• You abandon your plan after one rough month.

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