Markets have become more volatile in recent weeks as fears of a recession grows. Trade war and other factors continue to add more fuel to the fire. In this scenario, it is important to be better prepared for the future. The following chart shows the five worst bear markets in the past 45 years:

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Source: U.S. Global Investors via Bourbon Financial Management

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• SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)

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