With the Nasdaq Composite in correction territory, investors should consider investing some cash in the stock market. Corrections are defined as a decline of 10% from an all-time high, but they occur fairly often (just over every year since 1980).

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It's been a challenging time for investors, as the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) has plunged into correction territory -- falling by more than 13% over the past three weeks. Many Americans were already worried about the stock market leading up to this sudden dip.

In a stunning turn of events, the Nasdaq Composite has completely cratered and is now down over 13% since Feb. 18 (as of this writing). The culprit has been a combination of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and weak economic data that could be pointing to a recession, or perhaps stagflation.