How often do stock market crashes happen versus market gains?

[paledreams]

They seem to either be predictable or the terms bull market bear market, crash versus correction, it all gets so technical yet *supposedly* online articles or encyclopaedias will say "oh well markets every so many point years have gains and losses or dips and rises and blah blah" and etc jargon. I mean does any average Joe actually understand it all or any average Jane lol

[Anonymous]

Crash? Or correct? Are you talking about bubbles? You need to be more specific.

The market declines by about 10% or more every 1.2 years on the avg. But the market also gains about 10 to 12% a year on the avg. This is why the "experts" recommend that when the market declines by 5% or more, you should invest more money. Because it's like getting a discount on your investment if you're investing in, say, an index fund.

No the avg. Joe or Jane doesn't understand it. I've been at it for years and I only understand parts of it. There's simply too many variables. And only about 27% of actively managed funds beat the S&P 500. And these are supposed to be the EXPERTS!! Still when you consider a good number for inflation being 2% investing in an index fund is a pretty good and simple hedge against it.

I would recommend anyone getting into investing to START with an index fund.

[Tomisworthless]

I think there's a site to see what insider trading politicians are doing soo you can cash out too but other than that I suggest watching public discourse regarding a business then wait as Stock value plummets, buy bulk once its on sale

[paledreams]

NBC Squawk Box was what I enjoyed around 2020 2021

[paledreams]

During Covid lol