15 Reasons to Invest During a Bear Market

2022 has been a dismal year for investors. Through Oct. 24, the S&P 500 is down 20%, and the broad market index has been in a bear market since June.

Rising interest rates, inflation at 40-year highs, and fears of a recession have combined to send stocks spiraling after a boom in 2020 and 2021.

But that's not necessarily bad news. If you're a net buyer of stocks, stock market sell-offs are good because they make them cheaper. Though it may seem like a scary time to invest, there are lot of reasons to buy stocks in a bear market. Keep reading to see 15 of them.

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