Bear Market Q & A | Where is this market heading?

Описание: The bear market that started on June 13 has left the S&P 500 Index 23.5% below its January 3 high. After the initial positive reaction to the Federal Reserve’s first 0.75% rate hike since 1994 and tough talk on inflation, heightened fears of recession and that the Fed might “break something” sent stocks down for the 10th week out of 11 for only the second time in history (The first was in 1970). To help investors manage through this difficult period, we answer some of the top questions we’re getting about bear markets and list some things to watch to assess progress toward an eventual durable low.

How long do bear markets typically last?
How much further might stocks fall?
How does the bull market that just ended compare to history?
How have stocks historically done after entering bear markets?
How long does it typically take to recover bear market losses?
Are valuations low enough to help stocks find a floor?
What signals are you watching to suggest lows are in?

We answer these questions and provide some insight.