Guide to market recoveries

If market declines make you nervous, then you’re not alone. Especially now, when Covid-19 and its economic impact are fuelling feelings of uncertainty around the world.

But while bear markets can be extraordinarily difficult, they also can be moments of great opportunity. Investors who find the courage and conviction to stick to their long-term plans are often rewarded as markets bounce back.

To help put recent markets into perspective, we outline three facts about market recoveries and three mistakes that investors should avoid.

3 facts about market recoveries