drawdown

American  

[draw-doun] / ˈdrɔˌdaʊn /

noun

1. a lowering of water surface level, as in a well.

   Drawdowns of up to 90 feet have been recorded in many municipal wells in the area.

2. a reduction or depletion.

   The president announced a drawdown and eventual departure of troops from the region.

   The unprecedented drawdown of natural resources poses enormous challenges worldwide.

3. Stock Exchange. a drop in the value of a stock from its peak to its lowest level over a certain period, usually expressed as a percentage of the peak value.

4. British. the withdrawal of part of an investment, such as a pension or retirement fund, for use as income.

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drawdown British  

/ ˈdrɔːˌdaʊn /

noun

1. a depletion or reduction, for example of supplies

2. a continuous decline in an investment or fund, usually expressed as a percentage between its highest and lowest levels

3. the intentional draining of a body of water such as a lake or reservoir, to a given depth

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drawdown Scientific  

/ drô′doun′ /

1. A lowering of the water level in a reservoir or other body of water, especially as the result of withdrawal.

2. The difference in elevation between the level of water in a well and the level of groundwater in the area in which the well is located.

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Etymology

Origin of drawdown

First recorded in 1780–90; draw + down ¹

Example Sentences

Gold has had very long bear markets, such as its 45-year after-inflation drawdown between 1980 and 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, United have also confirmed they have increased the available credit from their drawdown facility by £50m to £400m, while also paying off £75m, meaning they currently owe £215m on it.

From BBC

“On the plus side, the QQQ’s recent 50-day returns are below the average drawdown, suggesting markets are looking past occasionally troubling macro headlines,” said Rabe.

From MarketWatch

That means the broader stock market could be at risk of a drawdown, given that the so-called Magnificent Seven group of tech stocks — taking up roughly 30% of the market-cap-weighted S&P 500 — would no longer be able to carry the benchmark index higher.

From MarketWatch

In a report, analysts Terry Tillman and Connor Passarella say that the recent “large drawdown in software valuations related to AI fears has created attractive buying opportunity for long-term investors in Shopify.”

From The Wall Street Journal