If the Stock Market Crashes in 2026, I'm Making This 1 Investing Move Immediately
2026-10-05 19:30
•Ben Gran •The Motley Fool
•• • Axe Cap view
Buying the Dip in 2026: A South African Perspective
Crashes can offer rare entry points for investors in JSE stocks and the rand.
The idea of market crashes often sends investors into a frenzy, but historically, patience has paid off—globally and locally. The US S&P 500 has averaged around 10% returns over nearly a century, so a sell-off can be a golden chance to acquire shares at a discount. In South Africa, the JSE tends to mirror these global shifts but with added volatility due to the rand’s swings. For example, during sharp rand weakenings, export-facing stocks like AngloGold Ashanti or Naspers have shown resilience and a natural hedge. Having cash ready to buy quality counters when panic hits has been a sound approach here. Still, timing is tricky—while buying the dip works over years, early entry sometimes means the sell-off isn’t over. Also, rand volatility around USD/ZAR can affect offshore earners differently, making diversification crucial. If the JSE crashes in 2026, focusing on blue-chip exporters and rand-hedged companies could prove safer than broad market exposure. this is just our opinion and not financial advice
Hold some cash now to buy into heavyweights like AngloGold Ashanti or Naspers if the JSE corrects sharply. Avoid overexposure to banks or domestic retailers until conditions stabilise.
- JSE
- USD/ZAR
- AngloGold Ashanti
- Naspers
- prolonged global downturn
- unexpected rand depreciation
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The author argues that long-term investors should view stock market crashes as buying opportunities rather than reasons to panic. He emphasizes that the S&P 500 has historically delivered ~10% average annual returns over 98 years and ~15.3% over the past 10 years, making continued investment during downturns a sound strategy for those with multi-year investment horizons.
Our take is based on reporting first published by The Motley Fool.