It's pretty fair to say that 2022 was a miserable year for the stock market. All major indexes closed out the year in the red, and many investors are now seeing major losses in their portfolios compared to a year ago.

But things aren't all bleak. And while the stock market may have slumped in 2022, investors may get to enjoy a robust recovery in 2023.

Now, this isn't to say that a 2023 bull market is guaranteed. But it could happen. Historically, some of the stock market's strongest periods of performance have followed extended downturns. So it's a good idea to gear up for a bull market, and you can do so by doing these four things.

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Source Fool.com