{
  "id": 19200928,
  "title": "The Stock Market Is Crashing. History Says the Smartest Investors Are Making This 1 Simple Move.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/the-stock-market-is-crashing-history-says-the-smartest-investors-are",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-09T19:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/11/09/the-stock-market-is-crashing-history-says-the-smar/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As major stock indexes experience a significant downturn, the most astute investors are employing a single strategy to navigate the turbulent market. Since the conclusion of a brief post-election rally, indices such as the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite have all plummeted. The fear gauge, represented by the CBOE Volatility Index, has surged to its highest level since March. This surge indicates that investors are bracing for increased volatility in the near future. While the temptation to sell investments amid plunging prices may be strong, it is often more prudent and profitable to remain invested until the market volatility subsides. No one can predict the exact duration of a market slump, but it is worth noting that this decline has unfolded multiple times in recent years. Past instances include the COVID-19 pandemic crash, the tariff announcement in April 2025, and the recent Iran conflict. Investors who have suffered during these downturns are typically those who sold their stocks at a loss. Moreover, they have missed out on the substantial recovery period that often follows. Purchasing quality companies at discounted prices during market downturns presents an extraordinary opportunity. Although a prolonged bear market or recession cannot be ruled out, maintaining an investment stance for the long term remains a lucrative choice. Historically, the average S&P 500 bear market has lasted around 11 months, with some of the most severe downturns occurring within the last two decades. For instance, the dot-com bubble burst resulted in the longest bear market in history, lasting two and a half years, and the financial crisis of 2007-2009 saw the S&P 500 lose more than half of its value. Despite the daunting prospect of a market crash, even experienced investors may feel rattled. The key to navigating this situation lies in investing in robust stocks with solid fundamentals, maintaining a hold on those investments until the market rebounds, and considering buying more during price discounts.",
  "summary": "Major indexes fell hard last week, but history has promising news for investors.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "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."
}