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Got $5,000? Buying These 5 Top Stocks Right Now Would Be a Genius Move

Motley Fool06/26 08:05

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KEY POINTS

While the market outlook is scary, it doesn't look as bad if you zoom out to a wider investing horizon.

Many stocks have reached record or near-term valuation lows.

The market is giving investors great buying opportunities; it's time to take advantage.

With the market dipping into bear market territory (down 20% or more from its high), there's a lot of fear around. This uncertainty stems from the federal interest rate hikes, inflation, and a potential recession -- all of which are causing investors to pull out of the market in droves.

However, this is a mistake. Bear markets aren't uncommon; they occur once every three and a half years. Also, stocks tend to have some of their strongest performing days during recovery periods. Because of this, wise investors should be looking for great values to pick up during a market panic.