If a Bear Market Is Coming, History Says These Are the Only ETFs You Need
They both check many boxes that investors would want during a market downturn.
Overview
Understandably, hearing the words "bear market" doesn't typically put a bright smile on an investor's face, but it's an inevitable part of the stock market cycle. The sooner you accept it, the sooner you can start prepping accordingly and appreciate some of the silver linings (such as buying great stocks at a "discount").
There's no way to say with 100% certainty when the next bear market will happen, but with the S&P 500 having doubled since the start of 2023 -- something that has only happened a handful of times in such a short period -- investors are rightfully wondering if a bear market is on the horizon.
Details
With a "when, not if" approach, it's never too early to start prepping your portfolio accordingly. When a bear market eventually happens, you'll be in good shape if you have the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) and Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) in your portfolio.
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Originally published at www.fool.com.