A Bear Market Is Coming Eventually. History Says This Is a Key Warning Sign to Look For.
History may be flashing a warning. Here's how to prepare.
Overview
The past few years have been lucrative for the stock market, as the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC), and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) have all reached record high after record high.
But no bull market can last forever. Historically, the average S&P 500 bull market since 1929 has lasted over 1,000 days, or just under three years, according to analysis from Bespoke Investment Group. We're now nearing the fourth anniversary of the current bull market, which officially began in October 2022.
Details
To be clear, no one can predict when a market will begin, and there's a chance we could still have many more months or even years of growth before the next downturn. But a bear market is coming eventually, and history suggests it could arrive sooner rather than later.
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Originally published at www.fool.com.