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Stock Market Crash 2016: How to Protect Your Money Now

By , Contributing Writer, Money Morning -

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New fears of a stock market crash surfaced today (Wednesday) as stocks tanked across the globe. Major indexes around the world were all down thanks to an unrelenting slide in oil prices and escalating fears about its impact on growth.

Because so many investors are panicking about a stock market crash, we turned to Money Morning Capital Wave Strategist Shah Gilani for advice. He is one of the world's foremost experts on the credit crisis and has developed a strategy for investors to protect their money during stock market crashes.

But first, here's what is happening to global markets today...

The Biggest Stock Market Crash Warning Sign We've Seen in 2016

By , Contributing Writer, Money Morning -

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We just received the biggest stock market crash warning sign we've seen in 2016, when economist Albert Edwards shared an ominous outlook for U.S. stocks and the economy.

The Societe Generale expert says if the U.S. economy tumbles into a recession led by low manufacturing output, the U.S. market will sink a whopping 75%.

A stock market correction is defined as a 10% drop from a market's high, and a bear market is a 20% drop. So what Edwards is forecasting is a full on stock market crash...

The Biggest Threats to Spark a Stock Market Correction Right Now

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke -

U.S. markets have been propped up by the Federal Reserve since the 2008 financial crisis.

Eventually, interest rates will rise.

And when they do, Americans could face a huge stock market correction.

The Fed is just one hazard...

Watch the following video as Money Morning Capital Wave Strategist Shah Gilani describes the biggest threats that could bring about a U.S. market correction right now...

Bear Market History: The 10 Biggest S&P 500 Pullbacks

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @KyleAndersonMM -

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With the anticipation of a possible bear market in 2015, we're looking back at the 10 worst pullbacks in bear market history.

A bear market is when a market falls 20% from its high point. At today's opening price of 17,180.88, the Dow Jones has fallen 6.4% from the high it set in May. So we still have a ways to fall before hitting a bear market - but these drops can happen quickly.

Here's a look at the 10 worst drops in bear market history and how long they lasted...

ETF Black Magic: What's Really in the Hat?

By , Chief Investment Strategist, Money Morning • @ShahGilani_TW -

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The first ETF debuted back in 1993. ETFs have displaced regular mutual funds as the investment of choice: The amount of money ETFs hold has skyrocketed more than 2,000% - compared with a paltry 120% for regular funds.

ETFs trade all day like stocks - making them "better" than mutual funds. ETFs are modern-day magical trading tools.

But if you know anything about magic, you know there are times where the trick goes awry...

U.S. Stock Market Sell-off 2015: Triggers to Watch For and How to Prepare

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke -

A U.S. stock market sell-off in August saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunge 10.36% (1,810 points) in 10 days. On Aug. 24 alone, the DJIA fell a whopping 1,000 points before recovering.

The truth is that U.S. markets face even more headwinds the rest of 2015. For example, a Federal Reserve rate hike, a continual slowdown of China's economic growth, and huge, unchecked debts festering in Europe, just to name a few.

Watch to video to see what signals will tell Money Morning Capital Wave Strategist Shah Gilani a stock market sell-off is imminent. Plus, Shah explains his strategy for how to both protect -- and cash in -- on a stock market sell-off:

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Before You "Buy the Dip," Answer This One Question

By , Global Credit Strategist, Money Morning • @MichaelELewitt -

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Having experienced their first true stock market correction in four years - and the potential beginnings of a rebound in the three weeks since - investors are naturally asking whether now is a good time to buy stocks ahead of the Fed meeting tomorrow.

You can see why it might be attractive to "buy the dip."

If you really want to buy stocks right now, I've got one question for you first...