why a market sell-off can help an investor to get rich and retire early // Motley Fool Australia

Some investors may be avoiding equity markets due to the threat of a second stock market crash. Economic risks are currently relatively high. This could lead to tough trading conditions for many businesses that causes investor sentiment to deteriorate.

Clearly, a market downturn is likely to be painful for all investors in the short run. However, it can also provide buying opportunities for long-term investors. The stock market has a long track record of recovering from even its very worst declines. This could help an investor to generate impressive returns, and may even improve their prospects of retiring early.

The prospect of a second market crash

Determining whether a second market crash will occur is an extremely challenging…