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Is a 20% decline in the S&P 500 a bear market?

S&P Global says a 20% decline in the S&P 500 on a closing basis from its previous peak is all it takes to define a bear market. Which means that this bear market is already more than five months old, since the S&P 500 all-time high came on January 3.

How long will a bear market last without a recession?

“Without a recession, the average duration of a bear market has been seven months, with a peak-to-trough drawdown averaging -23%.” For context, the 2022 bear market lasted 10 months, and the S&P 500’s maximum decline from its high point was 25%.

How many bear markets have there been since 1928?

There have been 28 bear markets since 1928. The average decline was 35.62%, and the average length of time was 289 days. Not every bear market leads to a recession. Take a closer look at the bear markets since 1928 that have led to a recession.

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