GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Average Bear Market Length

Last Updated: June 22, 2024

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In this post, we will explore a comprehensive set of statistics related to bear markets, shedding light on their durations, losses, recovery times, and historical patterns. From the average length and severity of bear markets to recovery periods and global trends, these data points offer valuable insights for investors looking to navigate the cyclical nature of financial markets.

Statistic 1

"The average bear market lasts for 14.5 months."

Statistic 2

"Bear markets on average lose 33%."

Statistic 3

"The shortest bear market lasted 3 months between January-March 2020."

Statistic 4

"The longest bear market ran for 61 months and saw a loss of 86%."

Statistic 5

"The average nominal loss during bear markets since 1926 is 38%."

Statistic 6

"On average, bear markets have occurred about once every 7 years."

Statistic 7

"Since the early 1930s, bear market recoveries have taken an average of 25 months."

Statistic 8

"The average bear market period returned -45.1%."

Statistic 9

"The median duration of a bear market is 302 days."

Statistic 10

"The average bear market recovery time is 3.3 years."

Statistic 11

"The average bear market since 1929 is 18 months long."

Statistic 12

"The most severe bear market from 2007 to 2009 lasted 17 months and lost -50.9%"

Statistic 13

"From 1900, the average bear market in UK lasted 405 days with an average price drop of 36%."

Statistic 14

"The average length of bull markets are nearly three times longer than bear markets."

Statistic 15

"The average bear market in the last 100 years has lasted 372 days."

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"As per Bloomberg data, the median S&P 500 bear market duration is about 302 days."

In summary, bear markets typically last for around 14.5 months and result in an average loss of 33%. The frequency of bear markets is approximately once every 7 years, with recoveries taking an average of 25 months. Despite their volatility, bear markets are generally shorter in duration compared to bull markets, which last nearly three times longer on average. Since 1926, bear markets have been associated with an average nominal loss of 38%. The statistics presented highlight the cyclical nature of market downturns and the importance of understanding historical trends in navigating investment decisions.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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