If a Bear Market Is Coming, History Says This 1 Investing Decision Will Make or Break Your Portfolio

The article argues that staying invested during bear markets is crucial for long-term portfolio success. Despite ten bear markets since 1957, the S&P 500 has generated a 6,377% total return since 1987. Historical data shows that investors who remained invested through major downturns (1987 crash, dot-com bubble, Great Recession, pandemic) captured substantial gains afterward. The key recommendation is to avoid panic selling and maintain exposure to diversified index funds rather than rotating to fixed-income investments.