Bear Market

Filed Under » ,
Dictionary Says

Definition of '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. 
Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'Bear Market'

A bear market should not be confused with a correction, which is a short-term trend that has a duration of less than two months. While corrections are often a great place for a value investor to find an entry point, bear markets rarely provide great entry points, as timing the bottom is very difficult to do. Fighting back can be extremely dangerous because it is quite difficult for an investor to make stellar gains during a bear market unless he or she is a short seller.

Video Definition

Related Definitions

Search results for

'Bear Market'

  • Bear Market Lows Return

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Bear-Market-Lows-Return-UPL-PVA-GMXR-QEP0926.aspx
    The overall market has fallen sharply during the recent investor panic over a recession,
    but it is still far away from its bear market low reached in March 2009 ...

  • Warren Buffett's Bear Market Maneuvers

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/stocks/09/buffett-bear-market-strategies.asp
    Warren Buffett's Bear Market Maneuvers. ...

  • Riding The Bear Into A Bull Market

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/stocks/09/bear-into-bull-market.asp
    ... Riding The Bear Into A Bull Market. May 04 2009 | Filed Under ยป Economics,
    Stocks. Nobody likes to see the stock market take a tumble. ...

  • Adapt To A Bear Market

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/younginvestors/08/bear-market.asp
    ... Adapt To A Bear Market. ... (To learn more on making it through downturns in the
    market, read Surviving Bear Country.) What is a Bear Market? ...

  • Taking The Bite Out Of A Bear Market

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/basics/09/balance-portfolio-bear-market.asp
    Find out which financial instruments will protect you from bear market
    volatility. ... Taking The Bite Out Of A Bear Market. January ...

  • Bear Market Mauls Target-Date Funds

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/mutualfund/09/bear-market-target-date-fund.asp
    This "set it and forget it" approach to investing is appealing, but it's not the
    best protection against a bear market. ... Bear Market Mauls Target-Date Funds. ...

  • Are CDs Good Protection For The Bear Market?

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/bonds/08/CD-certificate-of-deposit-recession-bear-market.asp
    Are CDs Good Protection For The Bear Market? January ... CD). But are CDs actually
    good protection for a bear market? Read on to find out. ...

  • Bear Market Rally Or Investment Opportunity?

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2009/Bear-Market-Rally-Or-Investment-Opportunity-ETFC-MEE-CIT-HAR0629.aspx
    ... Bear Market Rally Or Investment Opportunity? ... the investment community over whether
    the market is in a bear market rally, or at the start of a new bull market. ...

  • Where did the bull and bear market get their names?

    http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/129.asp
    ... Feedback Feedback. Where did the bull and bear market get their names? First of
    all, let's remember that bears are sluggish and bulls spirited and burly. ...

  • If everyone is selling in a bear market, does your broker have to ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/03/053003.asp
    ... If everyone is selling in a bear market, does your broker have to buy your
    shares from you? If so, won't he be losing his shirt? ...

Related Articles

Trading Center
Partner Links