2020年9月29日 · The bear market that occurred in the U.S. equity markets from 1929 to 1933 is one of the most famous bear markets in history. The causes and characteristics of bear markets vary, but most financial theorists agree that economic cycles and investor sentiment both play a role in the creation and momentum of bear markets.

2021年3月16日 · A bear market is the opposite. A sluggish economy with poor consumer confidence and high inflation leads to pessimism among investors who sell stocks and cause market prices to fall over a period of time; this is the dreaded bear market. The worst (and longest) bear market in history sparked the Great Depression when it began in September …

2020年8月8日 · A bear has a negative outlook on the market (belief that the value of an asset or market will decrease). How Does a Bear Work? Investors generally fall into two mindsets: those with an optimistic outlook who foresee prosperity, called 'bulls,' and those with a pessimistic outlook who foresee decline, called 'bears.'

2019年10月1日 · The ratio is a contrarian indicator, interpreted as follows: a high bull/bear ratio (greater than 1) indicates that there are too many bulls in the market, and you should take a bearish stance; a low bull/bear ratio (less than 1) indicates that there are too many bears in the market, and you should take a bullish stance.

2021年6月1日 · That is why the prudent investor exploits the benefits of collars in a bear market. Think of the collar as a “preserve-and-protect” tool when opportunities for capital appreciation are either too risky or hard to find. Collars are a conservative strategy, to be sure, and one that is generally implemented to protect profits, not generate them.

2020年12月7日 · One of the best ways to beat a bear market is to be diversified. Be sure that you're not overweighted in areas that are taking an extra beating, and be sure that your portfolio is age-appropriate. For example, older investors who are facing retirement in 5-10 years should generally not have a heavy concentration in stocks; a bear market could ...

2021年6月1日 · Many investors end up losing their shirts in bear markets. It's unfortunate, but it's also avoidable. There are times when the markets are just plain lousy and surviving with most of our portfolio in tact is a victory unto itself. There are dozens of ways to survive a market downturn, but keeping things simple is often the best course of action ...

2021年1月21日 · When interest rates rise, bond prices fall and vice versa. The price of the bond adjusts to stay competitive within the market. Let’s look at two examples of what rising inflation and interest rates look like: 1. A Moderate Rise in Inflation & Interest Rates. Let’s say that inflation and interest rates rise to 4%, resulting in higher stock ...

2020年9月29日 · A major downtrend, or bear market, is when financial assets and markets -- as with the broader economy-- fall steadily for an extended period of time. How Does a Major Downtrend Work? A major downtrend is when each successive decline of the primary trend carries the market to lower lows and lower highs, lasting from several months to several years.

2021年5月13日 · Classic signs of a bottom include hyperbolic pessimism in the media; extremely high “ bear ” signals from professional stock analysts; heavy insider buying at corporations; and huge mutual fund cash reserves. On the other hand, if it feels like the market is in a buying frenzy, it's probably a good time to sell (or hold off on buying).