This Is Exactly How Long the Average Bull Market Lasts. Is the Clock Ticking?

The article is a market commentary arguing that bull markets are cyclical but extremely difficult to time. Citing Hartford and Bespoke data, it says the average bull market lasts just under three years, while the current one is already about three years and eight months old. However, the piece warns against assuming a top based on duration alone, noting that market turning points are only identifiable after the fact. It emphasizes that staying invested is often better than trying to predict the end of a bull market, because early bull-market gains can be sharp and missing even a handful of the market’s best days can severely hurt long-term returns. The article uses the S&P 500 as its main example and argues that patience and discipline are more important than market timing.