Down 18%, Is the Stock Market Safe to Invest in Right Now?

Down 18%, Is the Stock Market Safe to Invest in Right Now?

The S&P 500 is approximately 18% down from its peak, producing a crummy 2022 for most investors. Instead, focus on these things you can control, and you'll feel comfortable investing in the stock market, no matter if it's up or down. Figuring out when the stock market will top or bottom is consistently one of the hottest talking points on Wall Street, yet it's a question with no firm answer.