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Surviving a Bear Market-How to Stay Calm When the Stock Market Falls

Surviving a Bear Market-How to Stay Calm When the Stock Market Falls

Update: 2025-11-19
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Bear markets and market downturns can shake investor confidence, but they don't have to derail your financial plan. Market drops are a natural part of investing—and for Americans living in Israel with U.S. brokerage or I.R.A. accounts, knowing how to respond calmly can protect your long-term goals. This episode breaks down what bear markets really are, why emotional reactions can hurt returns, and how to stay steady when the headlines scream panic.

Key Takeaways:

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Bear markets are temporary phases in a normal investing cycle

  • Fear-based decisions often lead to selling low and missing recoveries

  • A strong emergency fund helps prevent panic-selling during volatility

  • Consistent, disciplined investing builds resilience through downturns

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Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.

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Surviving a Bear Market-How to Stay Calm When the Stock Market Falls

Surviving a Bear Market-How to Stay Calm When the Stock Market Falls