Bear Market

Definition

• When stock prices fall and the market turns poor for investors, this is called a bear market.

Synonyms
pessimism, declining, down, uncertainty, shares falling, decreasing, selling

Related Terms and Acronyms

• Bull Market — Definition,
  • When stock prices are increasing and it's a healthy market, this is known as a bull market.
• Buyer's Market — Definition,
  • When market conditions favour the buyer.
• Insurance Cycle — Definition,
  • A cycle of soft and hard market conditions observed in the insurance and underwriting industry.
• Seller's Market — Definition,
  • Due to either low supply or high demand, the seller can expect to sell quickly with a high sale price.
• Stock — Definition,
  • A share of the ownership of a company.