If a Bear Market Is Coming in 2026, Here's What History Says Investors Should Do Right Now

With the S&P 500 at all-time highs and the Shiller P/E ratio at 42 (near the 1999 peak that preceded a bear market), investors should prepare for a potential downturn. The article recommends diversifying portfolios away from overvalued growth stocks, increasing exposure to value stocks and bonds, and positioning to capitalize on future bargains.