A bear market refers to a widespread decline in asset prices of at least 20% from recent highs. These times are nothing to look forward to, but fighting back can be dangerous. Here we will walk you through eight important investment strategies and mindsets to help you stay calm and play dead when the stock market takes a swipe at your returns. Bull markets can run for a long time—but they can't run forever. And when a bull stops running, it's better to be prepared than surprised. So how do you prepare? Here’s the complete guide to knowing better.