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July 5, 2022

The market is unpredictable. You are probably feeling a little anxious about current market volatility and headlines. I am here to reassure you with a few key data points that may put your mind at ease.

While bear (negative) markets are unavoidable, bull (positive) markets are much longer with larger returns.
Since 1956, the average bear market has lasted one year two months with a decline of 36%.
In contrast, the average bull market lasts 5 years 9 months and returns 192%.
Recoveries from market lows usually take on average 2 years and 5 months.

For long term investors it is important to maintain the proper perspective and look past short-term volatility.

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