History Says a Stock Market Downturn Is Coming, and Investors Should Do This When It Happens

While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have gained 13% and 15% year-to-date respectively, a market downturn is inevitable. Historical data since 2010 shows the S&P 500 averages 18% returns and the Nasdaq averages 23% returns in the year following their first close in correction territory, suggesting that buying during market dips has been a successful strategy for investors.