History Says Investing in the Stock Market During a Bear Market Is the Smartest Move You Can Make. Here's Why.
Pulling your money out of the market during a rough patch is the surest way to miss out on the biggest gains.
Overview
A bear market may not be the first thing on your mind, considering that the stock market has had fantastic gains over the past five years, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) up 78%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) up 53%, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) gaining 84%.
Still, bull markets are, unsurprisingly, followed by bear markets, and rising inflation and geopolitical instability are worrying some investors.
Details
It's easy to assume that when a bear market shows up, you should pull your money out of the market. But history shows that's a huge mistake. Here's why you should continue investing, even when the market enters a downturn.
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Originally published at www.fool.com.