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An investor or trader who takes the view that market prices are likely to fall, and sells assets hoping to make a profit by subsequently buying at a lower price. | 1. | ||
An investor or trader who takes the view that market prices are likely to fall, and sells assets hoping to make a profit by subsequently buying at a lower price, or takes any market position likely to result in a profit as a result of falling market prices. | |||
Hence 'bear market' describes a market which is on a trend of falling prices. | Hence 'bear market' describes a market which is on a trend of falling prices. | ||
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More broadly, one who takes a view that market prices are likely to fall, whether or not they adopt any particular market position as a result of their view. | |||
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1.
An investor or trader who takes the view that market prices are likely to fall, and sells assets hoping to make a profit by subsequently buying at a lower price, or takes any market position likely to result in a profit as a result of falling market prices.
Hence 'bear market' describes a market which is on a trend of falling prices.
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More broadly, one who takes a view that market prices are likely to fall, whether or not they adopt any particular market position as a result of their view.
