Forgive yourself for not knowing what only time could teach you.
How Often the Stock Market Falls (1928–2021):
• 5%+ decline: 95% of years
• 10%+ decline: 63% of years
• 20%+ decline: 26% of years
• 30%+ decline: 10% of years
• 40%+ decline: 5% of years
Market drops are common.
Long-term investors still come out ahead.