It’s easy to get excited about investing in a bull market. Indexes and stocks are going strong. If you’re new to investing, quick gains could encourage you to stick with it. And if you’ve been investing for a while, you’ll be happy to see your portfolio grow in value.
Bear markets aren’t so easy. Whether you’re new to investing or have been buying stocks for years, it’s often difficult to decide what to do next. Today, the S&P 500 Index has lost about 20% since the beginning of the year. And you may be wondering whether you should buy more stocks, sell some of your holdings, or simply sit back and wait. Which road should you take? Let’s find out.
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