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Bear Markets

Bear markets, where the stock market drops over -20% in value, are more common than you might think. Sometimes the market recovers quickly. Sometimes it does not.
Historical Bear Markets And Their Subsequent Recoveries
Bear markets, defined as a period where the market goes down 20% or more, from peak to trough, happen frequently; in the last 108 years, from 1900 - 2008, 32 times, or about 1 out of every 3 years.
A Look At Black Monday And The Bear Markets Of 1987 And 2002
Why do advisors tell you to sit tight and not sell when the stock market is going down? Couldn't you avoid the worst of bear markets if you got out? Find out why that doesn't work.
The Investor’s Choice In A Severe Bear Market
The stock market is going down, day after day. Herein lay your choices.
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