Buffett’s Six-Word Rule for Fearful Markets

With oil prices rising and tech shares sliding, the market faces a rough spell and the Fear & Greed Index sits in the fear zone. The article foregrounds Warren Buffett’s warning to “be greedy when others are fearful” as a guide for navigating volatility: buy quality stocks on sale and stay invested for the long term. History argues for patience, citing that a long-term hold during downturns can yield strong returns—e.g., a hypothetical $5,000 Nvidia investment in 2009 would be worth about $2.5 million today—though not every stock will recover, so investors should prune weak holdings and focus on durable companies.