The stock market falling can feel scary.
But market crashes are normal.
They’ve happened many times before—and markets have recovered each time, although the timing has varied.
During a Crash
Avoid making emotional decisions.
If your long-term plan hasn’t changed, your investments probably shouldn’t either.
Keep Investing
Many long-term investors continue investing during market downturns.
When prices fall, the same monthly investment buys more shares.
Zoom Out
Daily headlines are noisy.
Long-term investing is measured in years and decades—not days and weeks.
The Biggest Mistake
Selling out of fear and never getting back into the market.
Temporary declines become permanent losses only if you sell.