Structural Bull and Bear Markets
Structural Bull and Bear Markets Structural bear markets can be very painful for investors, as they can lead to prolonged periods of market decline and economic hardship. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Structural Bull and Bear Markets Structural bear markets can be very painful for investors, as they can lead to prolonged periods of market decline and economic hardship. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Peak-to-Trough Declines in Historical Bear Markets Since 1929 A new bull market in U.S. stocks has officially begun, marking the end of the bear market. Image: BofA US Equity & US Quant Strategy
Bear Market – List of Indicators That Have Typically Occured Before Market Bottom Only 50% of signposts have been triggered vs. 80% before prior market bottoms. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy Click the Image to Enlarge
Secular Bull Markets vs. Secular Bear Markets – S&P 500 / Gold Despite occasional market fluctuations and concerns about overvaluation, the S&P 500 is still in a secular bull market. Image: Morgan Stanley Research
Recessionary Bear Markets – S&P 500 Total Return Recessionary bear market lows can present good buying opportunities for long-term investors. Image: BofA Research Investment Committee
Fed Funds Rate vs. Recessionary Bear Market Lows Fed rate cuts are historically not bullish for the S&P 500. Image: BofA Research Investment Committee
S&P 500 Index – Bull vs. Bear Market Will the S&P 500 return to its all-time high as it remains in a long-term trending bull market? Image: Real Investment Advice
U.S. 10Y-2Y Yield Curve vs. Recessionary Bear Market Lows Historically, a steepening inverted US 10Y-2Y yield curve tends to precede recessionary bear market lows. Image: BofA Research Investment Committee
Average S&P 500 Returns Around Recessionary Bear Markets There are several indicators that can be used to confirm recessionary bear market lows. Image: BofA Research Investment Committee
U.S. Unemployment Rate vs. Recessionary Bear Market Lows The peak in unemployment can be used as a signal for the end of a recessionary bear market in U.S. stocks. Image: BofA Research Investment Committee