Bear Market

A market condition where prices are falling.

Detailed Definition

A bear market is characterized by falling prices and typically shrouded in pessimism. It is officially defined as a price decrease of 20% or more from recent highs.

Related in General Trading

Mutual Fund

A pool of funds collected from many investors.

Arbitrage

Profiting from price differences across different markets.

Market Maker

An entity providing liquidity by offering both buy and sell quotes.