We're only two months into 2022, but it's already been a rough year for stocks. The S&P 500 dipped into correction briefly, and tech stocks have fallen further as the Nasdaq was even flirting with entering bear market territory, a decline of 20%, at one point.
Among fears of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and a crash in high-priced tech stocks going back to 2021, there's a lot to be nervous about. However, that doesn't mean you can't do anything about it.
Keep reading to see 10 ways you can prepare your portfolio for a downturn.
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