History Says This 1 Move Will Determine Whether Your Investments Survive a Bear Market

To protect portfolios during bear markets, investors should diversify across value stocks, ETFs, international markets, and quality dividend-paying companies. Historical data shows value ETFs outperformed growth stocks during the 2022 bear market, and dividends have accounted for a significant portion of returns during downturns. Preparing now with an all-weather portfolio is critical since bear markets occur every 7-8 years on average.