If a Bear Market Is Coming, History Says the Smartest Investors Are All Making This 1 Move Right Now

The article argues that despite elevated valuations and growing fear of a coming bear market, investors should focus on long-term discipline rather than short-term predictions. It highlights the S&P 500’s strong 5-year performance, with a total return of 86% as of July 13, but notes that drawdowns of 10% or more happen regularly and 20% declines have occurred many times historically. The core message is that market timing and reacting to pundit forecasts usually hurts returns, while maintaining a decade-long time horizon and continuing to buy high-quality stocks helps investors ride out volatility. The piece frames current anxiety over the S&P 500 as normal and temporary, emphasizing that bear markets are inevitable but manageable for patient investors.