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Market Correction

What is Market Correction?

A correction is a decline of 10% to 20% from a recent peak in a market or index.

Why it matters

Corrections are common and often short, but they feel worse in the moment. A correction can stop at 10% or turn into a bear market, and no one can tell which in advance.

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Bull vs Bear Markets, Corrections and Crashes

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