3 charts, 2 crises, 1 lesson explaining the fragility of domestic-only portfolios
Published on 27/03/2026 11:53 AM
3 charts, 2 crises, 1 lesson explaining the fragility of domestic-only portfoliosThe first chart compares the drawdowns experienced during the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 crash. The second chart examines the five-year recovery following the bottom of each crisis. The third chart measures performance from the bottom of each crisis to the present day.By CNBCTV18March 27, 2026, 11:53:32 AM IST (Published)Market history is often narrated through individual crises, each explained by its own set of circumstances. The financial crisis of 2008 is typically associated with leverage and systemic fragility in global banking, while the market disruption of 2020 is understood as the consequence of an abrupt halt in economic activity during the pandemic.Continue Reading with CNBC-TV18 Access MembershipPriority Access and Networking: CNBC-TV18's flagship events Interaction with CNBC-TV18's journalists Webinars & LIVE Q&As with India Inc. Leaders Exclusive CNBC-TV18 studio & newsroom tours Premium business insights, expert opinions & analysis Curated lifestyle privileges & offers