Prediction: A Stock Market Crash Is Coming. Here's What Investors Should Do Based on Nearly 70 Years' Worth of History.

The S&P 500 faces multiple headwinds including rising oil prices (over $100/barrel due to geopolitical conflicts), inflation at 3.7%, and potential Federal Reserve rate hikes. The index trades at expensive valuations similar to the dot-com bubble. However, historical data shows the S&P 500 has delivered 10.7% compound annual returns since 1957 despite regular bear markets, suggesting investors should stay the course or buy during downturns rather than panic sell.