With history as our guide, there are a few important things we can understand about stock market crashes. We know they happen, and on average about once a decade. But it’s impossible to predict with any degree of accuracy when the next market crash will happen. Just ask anyone who has sold out over the past decade, only to see the S&P 500 race ahead by more than 200% in total returns.
But just because market crashes are unpredictable doesn’t mean you can’t take steps to prepare for it, while still profiting from the run up before the crash. Here are the best 11 ways you can prepare.Invest better with The Motley Fool. Get stock recommendations, portfolio guidance, and more from The Motley Fool's premium services.