If a Stock Market Crash Is Brewing, History Says Investors Who Do This 1 Thing Will Win Out
Stock pullbacks are unnerving, but missing out on the best days of the market could prove costly.
Overview
In the last few days, a lot of news piled up, from renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran to memory and storage stocks selling off, leading investors to rotate out of tech stocks. And even more broadly, major indexes like the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) were feeling the pressure.
That, however, doesn't necessarily mean a stock market crash is a given. It also doesn't mean knee-jerk reactions are warranted, as they can damage a portfolio in the long term.
Details
That said, there's nothing wrong with being prepared if the market were to experience a prolonged downturn. And ahead of a market crash, history suggests making one move can help long-term investors win out.
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Originally published at www.fool.com.