How Long do Bear Markets Last? | Is Everyone Too Pessimistic about the Economy?

Derek Moore is back to discuss historical bear markets. How long do they last and how long does it take to get back to previous highs? What lessons can we take from prior bear markets? Are people too pessimistic about the economy? Plus, why the high yield market may be in better shape given the maturity schedule.

How long do bear markets last?

How long after a bear market do stocks recover their losses?

Are high yield bond underlying companies financially, ok?

Did high yield bond companies already refinance into lower rates?

When will high yield companies need to refinance when bonds mature?

Reviewing some surveys that point to extremely pessimistic investing public

Does the length of market declines tell us how long to recover?

Explaining what happens when companies’ debt matures

What is a call provision on a bond?

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ZEGA Financial www.zegafinancial.com

Derek Moore’s Book Broken Pie Chart https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Pie-Chart-Investment-Portfolio/dp/1787435547?ref_=nav_signin&

Historical bear market drawdowns and time to recovery since 1950 https://awealthofcommonsense.com/2022/05/how-long-do-bear-markets-last/