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title: "Stock market corrections are a common occurrence: Since 1928, the S&P 500 has experienced a decline of 5% or more in 94% of years."
description: "A correction of 10% or more happened in 61 out of the last 96 years.\nA larger drawdown of 15%+ was seen in 40% of the years in the 1928-2023 timeframe.\nFinally, a bear market with a 20% drop or more took place in 25 out of the last 96 years.\nStock market pullbacks are normal.\nSource: Ritholtz Financial, The Kobeissi Letter"
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# [Stock market corrections are a common occurrence: Since 1928, the S&P 500 has experienced a decline of 5% or more in 94% of years.](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/do-you-remember-hashtagmoderna-mrna-0-0-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-1723-c26e8112)

 Written by [Charles-Henry Monchau, CFA, CMT, CAIA](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/author/charles-henry-monchau) | Aug 8, 2024, 2:56:33 PM

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