If There's a Stock Market Crash Ahead, History Highlights the Best Strategy for Investors

While stock valuations are stretched and a market crash may be coming, history shows bear markets are typically short-lived (less than 10 months) and present buying opportunities. Long-term investors should continue buying stocks during downturns rather than timing the market, as the average 12-month return after a 20% decline is 17.3%, well above historical averages.