How Large Could the Next Stock Decline Be?

The aging bull market in equities is over a decade old, and some analysts have begun to question whether or not stocks have anything more left in the tank. Stocks have shown some signs of weakness in recent trade, and the notion of a long-term top being formed right now is far from a stretch.

Equities have gone a long time without a significant and sustained drop, and the move higher has been relentless. Needless to say, the current run higher (which may already be over) is not likely to go on indefinitely, and stocks could be quickly approaching a major turning point if they haven’t reached one already.

Following the financial crises of 2008/2009, stocks saw massive declines and market volatility. It has been a very long time since the last 1000 point down day for the Dow took place. Such trading days could be seen again in the coming months, however, and the market could see significant declines wiping out hundreds of billions in shareholder value in the process.

Whatever the case may be, and no matter who or what may be to blame, the chances of a major market crash or reversal seem to be on the rise. Given the age of the bull market, as well as the fact that markets have moved higher on what some would consider to be artificial means (ultra-low rates and QE), you cannot deny that the possibility of a major turning point in stocks is likely to come at some point.

The question is: Will you be prepared this time? And at what better point for a major stock reversal than when the Fed is hiking rates aggressively?

Now may be the ideal time to consider adding much-needed diversification to your holdings using hard assets like physical gold. Physical gold may potentially increase in value during a market downturn, and may also potentially provide a meaningful hedge against other economic and geopolitical issues such as inflation, deflation or a weaker dollar.

Adding physical gold to your portfolio has never been easier than it is today. Speak with an Advantage Gold account executive today about the potential benefits of physical gold ownership. Our associates are here to answer any questions you may have, and can even show you how easy it is to add physical gold to your holdings using your IRA account.

Don’t wait for the next major stock market crash or for gold prices to move even higher before taking action. Explore your options for physical gold ownership today.

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