What is a bear market?
Quick Answer
A bear market is a sustained decline of 20% or more from recent highs in a major market index. They last around 9–14 months on average and historically have always been followed by new highs.
Warren Team
Updated March 18, 2026
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Warren Team
Updated March 18, 2026
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