Bear Market Statistics: Historical Data Every Investor Should Know

Stock prices rise over the long run, but the path is never smooth. Every few years, a steep drop pushes the market into what investors call a bear market. This article looks at the numbers behind those drops. It uses research from Hartford Funds, Investopedia, Morningstar, The Motley Fool and Vanguard, plus a market commentary from June 2022. The data covers how often bear markets happen, how far stocks fall, how long the declines last and how fast markets have recovered. Sources count bear markets in slightly different ways, so the article notes where the totals differ. What Is a Bear Market? A bear market is a drop of at least 20% from a recent high.

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