This year hasn't been easy for investors. Stock prices have been sliding throughout 2022, and it can be discouraging to see your portfolio drop in value.

Because it's been so long since the last major market downturn (aside from the brief crash in 2020), this is the first bear market many newer investors have experienced. While that can make it a daunting time to invest, there is a silver lining: Right now is one of the best buying opportunities of the decade. Here's why.

Market downturns can be intimidating, and it's often tempting to press pause on investing until stock prices recover. But they can also be a fantastic time to buy, and right now may be a once-in-a-decade investing opportunity.

Continue reading

Source Fool.com