The recent sell-off has plunged the US stock market into bear territory as measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus have disrupted major global economies. The economic implications are only beginning to emerge, and considerable uncertainty abounds. Both the progression of the virus and the extent of the damage to consumer spending, business activity, and equity markets remain unknown.

Given this backdrop, some investors are wondering whether this is a good time to wade into the market—or wait on the sidelines for the crisis to pass. After all, there is a chance that markets could fall much further. Historically, forging ahead amid uncertainty has proven a better approach than waiting for markets to recover, even if you invest before the trough.

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