Although some signs indicate we have emerged from the last bear market, considering what you might do in the next one is never a bad idea. It's not a question of if there will be a next bear market; it's a matter of when. With the inevitability of it, investors must be prepared, as bear markets can provide fantastic buying opportunities.

So if you're looking for a starting point as a list of stocks to buy during a bear market, look at these four.

When a bear market strikes, it's best to look at some dominant companies that can produce a lot of cash. Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) fits that description nicely, although its business may struggle in a bear market. With a significant chunk of its business wrapped up in advertising, its revenue will weaken and cause the stock price to fall.

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