The 8 dangerous things people say about the stock market

THE S&P 500 hit its all-time high earlier this year. But by May, the index had fallen into bear market territory. Today, it remains almost 16 per cent below its peak.

For investors, it’s been an emotional roller coaster. When markets were rising, investors became excited. But when share prices headed south, the delight quickly turned into confusion.

In times of stress, a great many beliefs are formed. Some of them are wrong and others may do more harm than good. Here are 8 dangerous things people say about the stock market.