Dow Jones Bear Market: History Tells Us 1 Important Thing

The Dow Jones Industrial Average officially entered a bear market recently, dropping by just over 20% since early January. While nobody knows exactly how the market will fare over the coming months, history tells us one important thing about bear markets: They consistently lead to bull markets. One of the most daunting aspects of a bear market is that nobody -- even the experts -- can predict exactly how long it will last or how severe it might be.