Term of the Day: Bear Market

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	INVESTOPEDIA Term Of The Day August 29, 2015 Bear Market A market condition in which the prices of securities are falling, and widespread pessimism causes the negative sentiment to be self-sustaining. As investors anticipate losses in a bear market and selling continues, pessimism only grows. Although figures can vary, for many, a downturn of 20% or more in multiple broad market indexes, such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) or Standard & Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500), over at least a two-month period, is considered an entry into a bear market. Breaking It Down: A bear market should not be confused with a correction, which is a short-term trend that has a duration of... Read More Related to "Bear Market" Surviving Bear Country A bear market refers to a decline in stock prices of at least 15-20%, coupled with pessimistic sentiment underlying... Read More Riding The Bear Into A Bull Market Nobody likes to see the stock market take a tumble. We like it even less when that tumble becomes an... Read More Bear Spray For Your 401(k) The 401(k) plan has become the primary retirement savings vehicle for a significant number of investors. During bull markets, it is easy to forget... Read More Recently Added Definitions Inflation Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising and, consequently... Read More Preferred Stock A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on its assets and earnings than common stock. Preferred shares generally have a... Read More Related Definitions Bear Tack Bear Raid Bear Market Rally Buy Signal Recession Proof Past Terms of the Day Alligator Spread Tiger Cub Economies Gorilla Elephants Lion economies You are currently subscribed as: mondemand.forex@blogger.com Unsubscribe | Unsubscribe From All | Manage Profile Investopedia US, A Division of IAC. Copyright © 2015, Investopedia, LLC. All Rights Reserved Follow Us: