Holding cash in case a bear market hits? Here's where and when to invest if stocks plunge.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Yahoo Finance
Updated: Aug 16 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
Investment Strategy During Bear Markets: Experts recommend a cautious approach to investing cash during bear markets, suggesting dollar-cost averaging and focusing on quality dividend stocks and large-cap tech for potential gains.
Market Timing and Diversification: While timing the market can be challenging, having a plan in place is crucial; diversifying investments across sectors with as few as 12 stocks can help mitigate risks and capture better-performing assets.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.