
At times of declining stock markets, prompted by an economic downturn and/or recession, we need to review history when planning our investment strategy. See for yourself the history behind 30 Years of Time Magazine Covers & The Stock Market, From January 1978 to August 2008.
Download: 30 Years of Time Magazine Covers (2036 KB)
Please take a look at these two slides. The first page details all the bear markets since the end of World War II. Take a moment to look at the Crisis that triggered the stock market decline. At the time of the Crisis, investors feared the end is near and that the stock market cannot recover from such a Crisis. Then take a look at the second page. It details the recoveries from each of the bear markets on page one.
Download: Bear Markets & Recoveries (317 KB)
Please take a moment to review this report from American Funds. It offers a keen insight and long-term perspective on investing and market recoveries. We would draw your attention to pages 2 and 3 in particular.
Download: Climbing The Wall of Worry - American Funds The Long View (672 KB)
“Where are you in this cycle of emotions?”
Download: Cycle of Market Emotions (26 KB)