Investments: What you need to know about Bull and Bear Markets

Before 2020, the financial sector enjoyed one of the longest bull markets in history. Beginning in March 2009, the COVID-19 pandemic ended this run in March 2020. However, recovery was swift, and a new bull market started in April 2020. As we face an uncertain road ahead, let's take a look at history's most recent bull and bear markets, as outlined by the S&P 500.