2006-09-21 22:49:05 · 12 answers · asked by Jayc 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Investing
A lot of money.....which ever direction you are.
But the above posts explains the basics.
2006-09-21 23:03:58 · answer #1 · answered by jazzzame 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bear market is one where the trend is down , and selling pressure is greater than buying pressure. A bull market is opposite to that really , where people are feeling optimistic about the economy and feel like risking their money more in companies which they believe have growth potential. When interest rates are rising this can be a sign that a bear market will start as people would rather put their money into cash for safety.
2006-09-22 05:54:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
In a Bear Market the price of stocks is going down. In a Bull Market the price of stocks is going up.
2006-09-22 06:49:14 · answer #3 · answered by fatsausage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any market is bullish when there are more buyers bidding than sellers with the goods. The reverse holds true when there are more sellers. However a free market is more complicated than that. People caught up in a bidding frenzy e.g. at auctions people can bid, become emotional and get caught by the mood. In the short term a bear or bull tend to overshoot hence referred to as a voting machine. Long term, the market tend to reflect intrinsic value hence it is a weighing machine. In either case, do not "stand" too close, you can get caught in the stampede!!!
2006-09-22 06:44:52 · answer #4 · answered by Tom Cat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bear market is falling
A bull market is rising.
2006-09-22 06:08:02 · answer #5 · answered by Lick_My_Toad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bear markets are less common during the winter months due to the hibernation of most bear species. Bull markets are mostly frequented by farmers. It should be noted that you are responsible for transporting your own animal home after the auction.
Only joking, bull market is rising and a bear market is falling.
2006-09-22 06:03:50 · answer #6 · answered by sarcasticquotemarks 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A bear market is a declining market. A bull market is a rising market. hence 'bears' are people who are think the market index will go down and 'bulls' think it will go up.
2006-09-22 08:49:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bull market is when prices are rising; a bear market is when prices are falling. The terms are used in many financial markets including stocks, bonds and commodities.
2006-09-22 05:52:02 · answer #8 · answered by ProfessorOddlot 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bull market (as the name suggests) indicates that shares are on the up (or most stockbrokers & investors are of that opinion).
If you manufacture soft toys & teddies, then it is a bear market!
But generally a bear market is seen in retreat - down.
So think of a bull as charging ahead.
2006-09-22 06:43:31 · answer #9 · answered by frankobserver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although it may seem counter-intuative, money can still be made in a bear market. Investopedia is a really good resource for an introduction to the investment market.
2006-09-22 06:04:27 · answer #10 · answered by Krop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good bull, bad bear
2006-09-24 15:22:47 · answer #11 · answered by tra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋