Do you know how you can make money as an investor? Well, it is your ability to hold your position for a longer duration, especially until the bear market passes away, that determines your profitability as an investor. If you cannot hold your investment for a longer duration and you end up selling your assets during the bearish market, you will make losses. I like to recall Warren Buffet's advice. He says invest with an assumption that the market will close tomorrow, and not expect quick returns from your investments.