> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.trinigence.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Performance Looks Wrong

> Why results may feel incorrect and how to interpret them properly.

## First reaction is often wrong

Unexpected results usually come from:

* misunderstood trade behavior
* exposure effects
* exit dominance

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## What to check

1. Trade list
2. Largest losses
3. Exposure time
4. Drawdown duration

<Card title="How to read results" icon="magnifying-glass-chart" href="/backtesting/how-to-read-results" horizontal>
  Step-by-step interpretation.
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## Common illusions

* high win rate hiding large losses
* smooth equity hiding exposure risk
* short backtests exaggerating performance

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## Correct mindset

Metrics explain behavior - they don’t define truth.

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  If results surprise you, behavior wasn’t understood yet.
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