Relevant Market Perspectives

THE BULLS OUTWEIGH THE BEARS

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No one enjoys a bear market – usually defined as a market decline of 20% from recent highs. But looking back through the history of both the Canadian and U.S. stock markets, it’s clear that on average, bull markets – usually defined as a sustained period of rising markets – last longer and more than make up for losses incurred during bear markets.

This is one more reason to focus on the long term and stay invested – even when the markets are going through a rough patch.