Profit Off the Bear Market With Microsoft Stock
It's official. Last week the S&P 500 joined the Nasdaq Composite and fell firmly into bear market territory, meaning it is more than 20% down from its recent high. For many investors, it's unnerving to be in the midst of a collapsing market. It seems like every day there is doom and gloom and another "expert" with another hot take on why it's down and when it will go back up.
What you need to know is that no one knows when the downturn will end. The best assurance we can offer is that it will end. When the bull returns, you need to be ready to take it by the horns. Long-term investors can use a bear market to their distinct advantage. After all, good investors don't want to buy high and sell low, right?
Let's look at the qualities you are likely to find in a down-trending stock that will help it rise again. Qualities like profits, cash flow, seasoned management, and growth opportunities all come to mind. Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has all of these in spades.
Source Fool.com
