Are we in a secular bear market?

MNSL answered 6 months ago …

In a secular bear market, we can see cyclical bull markets time to time. Some experts think we are in a secular bear market. According to some experts and analysts, we will have cyclical bull market in 2009 to 2010.

Pl see following links:

http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewarticle/articleid/3223578
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Secular bear market is a long period in which stocks and the economy overall make little progress. There can be small bull runs within secular bear markets, which are called cyclical bull markets.

The most recent example of a secular bull market was the period from 1982-2000.
The most recent example of a secular bear market was the period from 1966-1982.

I believe we are currently in the midst of a secular bear market. The recent phenomenal two month rally is a cyclical bull market. The previous two secular periods lasted an average of 17 years. If that holds this time around, it means we have at least another 8 years before the double top from March 2000 and October 2007 will be taken out.

http://www.bionomicfuel.com/experts-say-we-are-in-a-secular-bear-market-ho w-bad-is-it/

A secular bear market does not mean there are no periods of market improvement, as the last six months has shown.

A secular bear market means changing up your trading strategy, and reevaluating your portfolio. It is possible to make money in a bear market, even a secular bear market, if you follow a few steps. Invest for the long term, because in these markets it is close to impossible to predict market movements. Long term investing means looking at the long term goal, instead of the close future. A bear market can actually offer some terrific investment opportunities, because prices are low and that is when most investors want in. With a secular bear market, research becomes even more important, if that is possible. Understanding the long term viability of a company and stock is critical, because a secular bear market combined with the current economic downturn and financial crisis means that investors should be looking at least ten to fifteen years in the future. This will help you profit over the long term, and make a return in a secular bear market

A good investor can still get returns from a secular bear market