Should I invest during a recession?

InvestingWarren TeamPublished April 25, 2026

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Yes, historically, continuing to invest through recessions has produced strong long-term returns. Markets typically bottom while the news is still bad, and many of the best-performing months happen during or right after recessions.

S&P 500 returns 1, 5, 10 years after recessions begin.

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