Bull Trap

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Definition of 'Bull Trap'

A false signal indicating that a declining trend in a stock or index has reversed and is heading upwards when, in fact, the security will continue to decline.
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Investopedia explains 'Bull Trap'

A bull trap often causes some investors to buy the stock, but because the stock continues to decline after the initial signal, those who bought in are "trapped" in a bad investment.

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  • Statoil: Bargain Or Bull Trap?

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Statoil-Bargain-Or-Bull-Trap--STO-WLL-XEC-APA-PBR-UPL-COP0211.aspx
    ... Article; Comments (0). Statoil: Bargain Or Bull Trap? Posted:
    Feb 11, 2011 11:41 AM by Stephen D. Simpson, CFA. ...

  • Is Micron Bull Bait Or A Value Trap?

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Is-Micron-Bull-Bait-Or-A-Value-Trap-MU-SNDK-AAPL-NOK-IBM-SNE-RMBS0627.aspx
    ... Article; Comments (0). Is Micron Bull Bait Or A Value Trap? Posted:
    Jun 27, 2011 10:11 AM by Stephen D. Simpson, CFA. ...

  • November 14, 2011 Market Summary

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/cotd/DIA20111111.aspx
    ... Any strength that carries SPY above $129 could lead to new yearly highs, while a
    break down below $122.50 would introduce the idea of a bull trap. ...

  • Tales From The Trenches: Volume Confirmed Broadening Pattern

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/trading/07/broadening_pattern.asp
    ... For many traders, this break into the new high represented a signal to go long.
    It only became evident it was a bull trap in the following bar. ...

  • Utility Funds: A Bright Choice In Bear And Bull Markets

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/mutualfund/08/utility-funds.asp
    Utility Funds: A Bright Choice In Bear And Bull Markets. December ... Read More »;
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  • How To Avoid Emotional Investing

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/basics/10/how-to-avoid-emotional-investing.asp
    ... workers. Oftentimes investors get enticed by the market during periods of
    market calm (low volatility) and prolonged bull markets. ...

  • Book Value: How Reliable Is It For Investors?

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/fundamental-analysis/09/book-value-basics.asp
    ... the book value will be above the true value, creating a value trap for investors ...
    to-market (MTM) rules can lead to overstated book values in bull markets and ...

  • Mutual Fund Ratings: Are They Deceiving?

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/mutualfund/09/mutual-fund-rating-systems.asp
    ... has led many investors into what is known as the "performance trap." This is when ...
    with mutual fund ratings is that during a long-term bull market, investors ...

  • Active Trading Fundamentals Articles | Investopedia

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/tags/active_trading_fundamentals/
    ... Read More »; Using Open Interest To Find Bull/Bear Signals. ... Most investors buy high
    and sell low, but you can avoid this trap by using some simple strategies. ...

  • Active Trading Fundamentals Articles | Investopedia

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    ... Read More »; Using Open Interest To Find Bull/Bear Signals. ... Most investors buy high
    and sell low, but you can avoid this trap by using some simple strategies. ...

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