Any trader or investor should be prepared for market shocks like the one on 27th April 2004.
Slumps and drawdowns are a fact of trading. One should expect them.
Trading or Investing is a challenging business. It's essential that you maintain an objective, rational approach.
But there are times when slumps and drawdowns can shake the confidence of even the most astute. It's at these times that one must be especially careful to avoid falling prey to pessimism and despair. It's vital to keep a positive outlook, weather the storm, and persistently work to return to profitability.
Having a proven trading systems helps in times like these.