Bull and bear markets over time
Bull markets have historically been longer and stronger than bear markets
Bear markets have less of an effect on long-term performance than bull markets
Maintaining discipline when markets decline can help clients achieve investment success
Notes: Calculations are based on FTSE All Share (GBP TR) and data aggregated from Global Financial Data. Time period: 31/12/1945 to 31/12/2023. Calculations based on monthly data.
Source: Global Financial Data and Bloomberg.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. The value of investments, and the income from them may fall or rise and investors may get back less than they invested.
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Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
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