Is Now the Time to Invest in the Stock Market? Here's What History Says.
The stock market has been soaring in recent weeks, finishing out the year by reaching new highs. Over the past 12 months, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up by around 13%, the S 500 has surged by more than 24%, and the Nasdaq Composite is up by a whopping 43%.
Many people are excited about this surge, believing that this is the start of a new bull market. But others are still apprehensive, concerned that this is only a temporary rally before stock prices fall again.
If you're not sure whether to invest now or wait, you're not alone. While nobody knows for certain where the stock market is headed, here's what history says about investing in times like these.
Source Fool.com
