Market Pullbacks and the Power of Patience

You’ve probably heard me say it before…

When the market pulls back, it takes 3–4 years to bounce back to the top again on

average. The chart below shows this pattern since 1960 and it doesn’t even include the

strong rebounds we’ve seen from 2022 and the new 2025 market lows.

So, if you’ve ever thought, “Does the market really recover that quickly?” the data says

yes. It just did. Again.

But here’s where it gets even more interesting…

What tends to happen after the S&P 500 hits its bottom and climbs back to its previous

highs over the next 6 to 12 months? Take a look at the green section of the chart below

as some of the numbers might surprise you. (Thanks to LPL Research for that one.)

Of course, no one has a crystal ball. There will always be headlines, global drama, and

the sky-is-falling noise. But over the past seven months, I’ve been incredibly proud of

how our clients handled all of it: staying calm, staying invested, putting new money in,

and not flinching.

Here’s to the future full of new chapters, new wins, and growth ahead, both personally

and financially!

The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not

intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or firm.