The accounts leaderboard: what it ranks and how to read it

A “top accounts” table is always tempting: just pick the first row. But the accounts leaderboard on PAMM Iran is a ranking tool, not an investment recommendation. A rank shows which account performed best in a specific window, not which account suits you. That distinction separates an informed decision from an expensive mistake.

What the accounts leaderboard measures

At /en/tam/leaderboard, accounts are ordered using a blend of metrics:

• Period return: cumulative result over a defined window, with its last update date.
• Drawdown: the deepest fall from a previous peak — the stability indicator.
• Return-to-drawdown ratio: efficiency per unit of risk, often more informative than raw return.
• Consistency: dispersion of returns across consecutive periods; an account with one great month and eleven flat months is not consistent.
• Certifications and module coverage: an active SANJESH certificate or declared GAMM rules add a transparency layer.

Why a high rank is not enough

A rank always refers to a window and a metric. An account that topped a bullish three-month window may not reproduce that risk profile in a falling market. Put three things next to the rank:

1. Your horizon: a three-month rank is a weak guide for a three-year allocation.
2. Your drawdown tolerance: if the top account has 30% drawdown and you panic at 10%, that rank is meaningless for you.
3. Entry and exit costs: performance fee, minimum capital and settlement period are not part of the rank but hit your pocket.

Five common reading mistakes

Three filters before you open the table

Before looking at any account, set three filters from your own situation. Maximum acceptable drawdown (often 10–15% for a first allocation), minimum capital you can leave untouched for the full horizon, and the methods you actually understand. Only then open the leaderboard. Screening after seeing the numbers is how investors end up rationalising a 30% drawdown they would never have accepted on a blank page.

Frequently asked questions

Does a leaderboard rank guarantee future performance?

No. No rank guarantees the future; the leaderboard compares the past and the decision still rests on your risk tolerance and horizon.

Why is a higher-return account ranked lower?

Because rank blends several metrics; deeper drawdown or weaker consistency can push a higher return down. That is exactly how the table prevents return-only selection.

Are Demo accounts listed?

Yes, with an explicit account-type label. In proprietary methods, Demo accounts follow different settlement and guarantee rules and must be assessed separately.

How do I move from the table to a decision?

Narrow the list with filters, place the final four side by side in the comparison table, then calculate your net return in the TARAZ simulator.

The bottom line

The accounts leaderboard is the start of the search, not the end. Combine rank with drawdown, consistency and your own terms so the choice becomes “right for me” rather than “top of the list”. Continue with the comparison table guide.