{
  "id": 17217669,
  "title": "If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, History Suggests These Are 2 Crucial Moves to Make.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/if-a-stock-market-crash-is-coming-history-suggests-these-are-2",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-30T11:15:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/30/if-a-stock-market-crash-is-coming-history-suggests-these-are-2-crucial-moves-to-make/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The S&P 500 has been on a steady rise, gaining 100% since the beginning of 2023, driven by investors' enthusiasm for AI-related companies. However, some investors are concerned about potential risks in today's market, particularly in the AI sector. AI stocks may eventually weigh on the index if tech giants overspend on AI infrastructure and their earnings suffer. Additionally, the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate hikes due to higher inflation could lead investors to favor bonds over stocks, resulting in lower stock prices. With valuations nearing record highs, some investors worry about a potential market crash. Despite these concerns, history suggests two crucial moves to make in case of an impending market downturn.\n\nFirstly, adopting a long-term perspective when investing is essential. By holding stocks for a minimum of five years, investors can minimize the impact of short-term market downturns or crashes. History has shown that the S&P 500 always rebounds from challenging periods, making strong companies a reliable choice for long-term growth.\n\nSecondly, during a market crash or downturn, purchasing quality stocks at reasonable or even cheap prices is advisable. Buying quality players during a market downturn can provide significant returns, even if their prices fall further after the purchase. As long as investors hold onto these stocks for an extended period, they are likely to reap substantial benefits. By following these strategies and maintaining a long-term mindset, investors can navigate potential market crashes more effectively and secure long-term success in their portfolios.",
  "summary": "A crash doesn’t have to spell disaster for your portfolio.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}