Market
What is bear market?
A period when most share prices are going down.
Explained in more detail
Usually defined as a fall of 20% or more from a recent high. It feels frightening while it is happening; historically markets have recovered, but there is no promise about when.
An example
For instanceThe index falling 25% over several months.
Why this matters to you
You will meet this word in broker apps, company results and market news. Knowing what it means is not the goal on its own. The goal is being able to judge whether a number is good or bad for the investment you are actually holding.
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