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What Is a Bear Market Rally?

By Motley Fool Staff – Updated Sep 10, 2025 at 12:14PM

Key Points

  • Bear market rallies, often 5-10% price jumps, can be misleading indicators of market recovery.
  • Identifying bear or bull market starts is challenging without hindsight, despite existing metrics.
  • Investing during volatile periods requires patience and a focus on long-term strategies.
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