How a stock market recovery could boost my chances of making a million

A stock market recovery has always taken place following previous bear markets. As such, the long-term prospects for indexes such as the FTSE 100 Index (FTSE: UKX) are relatively attractive.

Certainly, some stocks may experience further challenges due to risks such as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. However, buying them at a discount to their intrinsic values could mean capital appreciation potential that makes it easier to generate a portfolio valued in excess of a million.

Improving investor sentiment in a stock market recovery

A stock market recovery can encourage investors to become more optimistic about the future. They may see the value of their own holdings increase, and determine that further gains are possible. A rise in…