Is a Stock Market Crash Coming? Here's What History Suggests.
It's been a rough few weeks for the stock market, as major indexes tumbled into correction territory. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) fell by just over 10% between mid-February and mid-March, while the tech-focused Nasdaq (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) plunged by close to 14% in that time.Investor sentiment has also been steadily declining. According to a survey from the American Association of Individual Investors released in March 2025, only around 22% of U.S. investors feel optimistic about the market's future -- down from around 53% in July 2024.But what does history say about the future of the market? While there could be some not-so-good news, there's also a major silver lining for investors.Continue reading
It's been a rough few weeks for the stock market, as major indexes tumbled into correction territory. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) fell by just over 10% between mid-February and mid-March, while the tech-focused Nasdaq (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) plunged by close to 14% in that time.
Investor sentiment has also been steadily declining. According to a survey from the American Association of Individual Investors released in March 2025, only around 22% of U.S. investors feel optimistic about the market's future -- down from around 53% in July 2024.
But what does history say about the future of the market? While there could be some not-so-good news, there's also a major silver lining for investors.
