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Surviving the bear market
By betterspider  •  May 17, 2022
The S&P 500 has tumbled close to 20% since its top, bringing it close to bear market territory. Inflation concerns, a hawkish Fed, rising interest rates and US Dollar strength has contributed to a broad decline in risk assets from equities, cryptocurrencies and even bonds. Understandably, there are concerns from investors looking to invest in this current macroeconomic conditions. Most growth focused ETFs and stocks have fallen dramatically from their peak. The glorified ARKK ETF by Cathie Wood is 70% down from its peak and close to 40% below pre-pandemic levels. Most indices are also down below pre-pandemic levels as well. Is a recession coming? Maybe a technical one, defined as two consecutive quarters of negative GDP, might occur. The economy is relatively strong with post-pandemic recovery on the way. Job vacancy is still healthy and prices of properties are still rising. However, prices of assets have fallen in response...
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