FYI: “Bull markets don’t die of old age; they die of fright.” And usually, that fright comes not from elevated prices or mass panic, but from exogenous events: war, oil shortages, unexpected financial collapse. Here’s a look at the nine bear markets since World War II — and the events that precipitated them.
Regards,
Ted
1. October 2007 — March 2009
2. March 2000 — October 2002
3. August 1987 — October 1987
4. April 1980 — August 1982
5. January 1973 — December 1974
6. December 1968 — May 1970
7. February 1966 — October 1966
8. December 1961 — June 1962
9. May 1946 — May 1947
http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20170808/FREE/808009999/PH/9-bear-markets-and-the-events-that-caused-them
