Prediction: A Stock Market Crash Is Coming. This Is the Best Move Investors Can Make.

Key Points Stock market corrections and bear markets are an unavoidable part of investing; the next crash is only a matter of time. Since 1985, the S&P 500 has returned a median of 17% during the 12-month period following its first close in bear market territory. Since 1985, the Nasdaq Composite has returned a median of 40% during the 12-month period following its first close in bear market territory. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › Year to date, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) have added 12% and 13%, respectively, despite uncertainty created by historically high bond yields, stubborn inflation, and the Iran war.