The S&P 500 Is at a Near-Record High. Here's What History Says Every Long-Term Investor Should Do Right Now.
Key PointsThe S&P 500 index has trended higher over time, but it moves in a zigzag pattern.
The S&P 500 is currently at a near-record high, but history shows that long-term investors should remain cautious. Between 2000 and 2002, the index experienced a significant decline of nearly 50% during the dot-com bubble burst, followed by the Great Recession in 2008, which saw another sharp drop. Despite these bear markets, the S&P 500 has maintained an overall upward trajectory. As a long-term investor, it is crucial to understand that such downturns are merely temporary blips in the index's historical climb.
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