Bear: related pages

Bull

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

Bear raid

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

Bear squeeze

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

Bear trap

A short term dip in the price of a security that tempts bears into positions that make a loss when the price then rises again.

Short selling

Selling a security one does not own.

Put option

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