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Do you fear a stock-market crash? Why your worrying is a plus for stocks.


Published on 2025-03-28 09:41:35 - MarketWatch
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  • More than half of Americans believe a U.S. stock-market crash is imminent, but that doesn't make it more likely. If anything, in fact, crash anxiety is a contrarian indicator, meaning the stock market performs better when investors are more worried about a crash than when they are relatively complacent.

The article from MSN Money discusses the psychological and market dynamics surrounding fears of a stock market crash. It highlights that while many investors worry about potential downturns, this fear can actually be beneficial for the stock market. The piece explains that fear often leads to cautious behavior, which can prevent speculative bubbles from inflating too far. Moreover, when investors are fearful, they tend to sell off stocks, which can lead to buying opportunities for others, thereby stabilizing or even boosting the market in the long run. The article also touches on historical data showing that markets often recover from crashes, suggesting that fear, while a natural response, might be overblown given the resilience of markets over time. It concludes by suggesting that a certain level of worry can keep the market healthy by tempering over-enthusiasm and encouraging more rational investment decisions.

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