What should you know?
We know that temporary market downturns are a normal part of the investment journey and should NEVER be feared, as long as your investments are correctly aligned with your goals.
Historically, we have seen that the way down is usually fairly short and sharp. However, the rise from the bottom back up to the top is varied in duration and can be a bumpy journey.
The chart below shows the last 10 bear markets and recoveries in the S&P 500 index: