In a bear market, the decline is 20% or more since the last peak.2ALL OF THIS IS NORMAL. "Pullbacks, corrections, and bear markets are a part of the investing cycle." But periods of market volatility can be the worst times to consider portfolio decisions. Bear markets are much rarer. In fact, between April 1947 and April 2022, there have only been 14 bear markets.3A retirement strategy formed with a financial professional has market volatility factored in.

Source: Forbes January 03, 2024 16:03 UTC