Nervous About Investing? Here's What History Tells Us About Bear Markets
This year has been a roller coaster for the stock market, and if you're starting to feel whiplash from all the ups and downs, you're not alone.
The S&P 500 is officially in a bear market after falling more than 20% from its peak in early January. The Nasdaq is also firmly in bear territory, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average has been skirting around it for weeks.
It's normal to feel nervous about the stock market in times like these. However, history tells us one important thing about bear markets: They're not as dangerous as they may seem.
Source Fool.com