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The recent warning that equity markets could fall as much as 20% in the coming year has reignited debate about portfolio construction and risk controls. For systematic traders, the challenge is to translate such macro‑level concerns into concrete adjustments to models, position sizing, and stress‑testing frameworks. Understanding the Signal A dramatic market‑wide forecast often stems from macro‑economic imbalances, valuation extremes, or heightened geopolitical risk. While the precise probability of a 20% drop is uncertain, the signal serves as a reminder that tail risk can materialize faster than historical volatility suggests....