When compared to bonds and commodities, stocks have run circles around other asset classes over extended periods. But over very short time frames, Wall Street's performance can be hit-and-miss. The bear market all three major U.S. stock indexes endured in 2022 serves as a perfect example.

As much as investors might not like to admit it, stock market corrections, crashes, and bear markets are a normal part of the long-term investing cycle and the price of admission to one of the world's top wealth creators. Nevertheless, the velocity and unpredictability that accompanies big moves lower in the market can be scary and cause investors to question their desire to stay the course. That's where boring stocks come into play.

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