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Here are 4 truths about bear markets that every investor should know

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Bear markets aren't fun, but historically, they have been fantastic buying opportunities.

To avoid missing out on the rapid rebounds that tend to follow bear markets, the best strategy is to stay invested.

Historically, the U.S. stock market has tended to roar back following a bear market.

Bear markets occur about once every 3.5 years .

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