Bear trap: related pages

An investor who is pessimistic about the prospects for a market, a sector or a particular security.

An attempt by traders to force the price down of a security by heavy forward selling. Such market manipulation is illegal in most countries.

A price rise that causes bears to buy to cover their positions. The demand this creates causes further price rises.

An investor who expects the market, sector or security to rise in price. The expectation of rises is described as "bullish".

Selling a security one does not own.

An option that gives its holder the right to sell the underlying security at a pre-determined price.