Comparing Bear Markets (Chart)

Courtesy of Dshort, here's an updated chart comparing the bear markets of 1929, 1973, 2000, and the present. We had previously looked at a chart earlier on in the crisis that compared the market returns during each respective decline and they all looked pretty similar. This time around though, there are some notable differences popping up.

Here's the chart:

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For more fun charts, head to our post on bear market comparisons, similarities, and projections.

Investor Psychology Illustrated

We've posted this image up on the blog a long, long while ago, but we thought it would be quite relevant to post it up again. Without further ado, the rollercoaster that is Investor Psychology:

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Note that we aren't making a prediction as to where exactly we are in this cycle, since this graphic has limitations in terms of illustrating specific market circumstances. But, we've seen people argue that we are on the 'ascending' portion of this chart before. Only time will tell.