The data

An average return of zero can still reduce the balance

Hypothetical example — not market data

Up 20% then down 20% leaves AED960. The arithmetic average of the two percentages is zero, but capital fell 4%.

Data source · Historical data context Source: What's Hot in UAE
Methodology

Illustrative WHIUAE calculation. Linked references provide context, not observations for these inputs. Use the article’s fictional sequential returns. This is not historical October data and excludes fees.

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An average return of zero can still reduce the balance · An em dash indicates a missing observation.
Scenario Compounded balance
Start 1,000.00
After +20% 1,200.00
After −20% 960.00