While many investors may be feeling the bear market blues, it is wise to remember that bear markets are normal and tend to be short-lived – since 1928 bear markets have averaged just 289 days, conversely the average for bull markets is 991 days (almost three years).
Bear markets teach us more about ourselves as investors than any bull market. As investment greats have advocated, “Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.” Savvy investors never stop learning, know how to recognise opportunities and avoid wavering from tried and tested strategies that move them toward their long-term goals.