{
  "id": 8460010,
  "title": "What History Reveals About Investing Through a Stock Market Crash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/what-history-reveals-about-investing-through-a-stock-market-crash",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-19T12:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/19/what-history-reveals-about-investing-through-a-sto/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The S&P 500 index receives significant scrutiny from Wall Street. When stocks enjoy a bull market, investors eagerly anticipate the onset of a bear market. Conversely, during a downturn, there is a keen interest in the indicator that signifies the emergence of the next bull market. Historical evidence suggests that Wall Street's focus should be disregarded, and instead, a long-term strategy of saving and investing should be pursued, regardless of market conditions. Renowned investor Warren Buffett has frequently advised that most investors would benefit more from investing in an S&P 500 index fund, such as the SPDR S&P 500 Trust (NYSEMKT: SPY) or the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO), compared to attempting to purchase individual stocks. The primary objective is to establish a straightforward, diversified portfolio that enables investors to concentrate on accumulating wealth and, more importantly, enjoying a contented life.",
  "summary": "What would have happened if you invested in the S&P 500 right before two of the worst market crashes in recent history?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "What History Reveals About Investing Through a Stock Market Crash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/what-history-reveals-about-investing-through-a-stock-market-crash-8467855",
        "published": "2026-09-19T12:35:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}