Over the last few years, the market has been unshakeable. Despite a few bouts of short-term volatility, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC), and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) have all notched new all-time highs in recent months.
There’s a sneaky downside to a record-breaking stock market, though. When the next bear market hits — and it is coming eventually — investors risk buying at peak prices immediately before the market tanks.
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It can be daunting to invest near record highs for this reason, and some investors may be…