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The Average S&P 500 Bear Market Has Lasted 340 Days. Here's Why History Says That's Good News for Investors.

There's a very strong case for weathering a bear market storm so you can benefit from the coming bull market.

The Average S&P 500 Bear Market Has Lasted 340 Days. Here's Why History Says That's Good News for Investors.

Published October 5, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has been riding a bull market for about four years now, and there's little indicating that it will end soon.

Still, some investors are worried about a potential artificial intelligence stock bubble, and nearly half of S&P 500 stocks are already in bear market territory.

Details

When a full-blown bear market comes along, it lasts an average of 340 days, according to Yardeni Research.

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Source

Originally published at www.fool.com.

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