What was the market crash of 1929?

Market Crash #1: 1929 The market "crash of 1929" was actually just the start of a very long bear market that lasted into 1932, and signaled the start of the great depression of the 1930s. This crash / bear market is the most noticeable drawdown we can see on long-term logarithmic charts of the Dow Jones Industrial Average: Data by YCharts

Are market crashes normal for equity markets?

The regularity of market crashes is a reminder that patience is key to investing in equity markets. The circumstances of the 2020 market crash might be unique to the coronavirus pandemic, but they lead investors to wonder: Are such drops normal for equity markets, or is this different? (See our updated article here.)

What is a stock market crash?

A stock market crash is a sudden, sharp decline in the value of stocks, often occurring over a short period. This rapid drop, typically defined as a double-digit percentage loss in major stock indexes such as the S&P 500 or the Dow Jones Industrial Average can unfold over a few days or weeks.