History Says All Bear Markets Have 1 Trait in Common -- and It's Fantastic News for Investors

Despite current bear market indicators flashing red, history shows that every bear market in U.S. history has been followed by longer and stronger bull markets. Since 1957, the S&P 500 has spent about 57 years in bull markets versus only 12 years in bear markets. Bull markets typically return at least double the losses from preceding bear markets, with some returning significantly more, suggesting investors who stay invested during downturns historically recover and gain substantially.