In a bear market, prices are falling and investors, fearing losses, tend to sell. This can create a self-sustaining downward spiral.

Any market in which prices exhibit a declining trend. For a prolonged period, usually falling by 20% or more.

Pessimistic view of the market. This is a market where the value of securities is falling, or expected to fall.

In the stock market a period of declining prices in which investors continue selling shares, expecting the prices to fall further.

A declining market. (See: Bull market)

A market in which prices are declining.

financial situation where a market falls 20% from its peak.

A market in which the trend has been consistently downward. The opposite of a bull market.

A bear market is sometimes described as a period of falling securities prices and sometimes, more specifically, as a market where prices have fallen 20% or more from the most recent high. A bear market in stocks is triggered when investors sell off shares, generally because they anticipate worsening economic conditions and falling corporate profits [..]

A condition of the stock market in which stock prices are generally declining and most of the participants expect this decline to continue. In other words, the stock market is into an extended period [..]

A market experiencing an extended period of declining prices. A bear market is the opposite of a bull market.

A long period of time when prices in the market are generally declining. It is often measured by a percentage decline of more than 20%.

A time when stock prices are declining and market sentiment is pessimistic. Generally, a bear market occurs when a broad market index falls by 20% or more over at least a two-month period.

Definition A prolonged period in which investment prices fall, accompanied by widespread pessimism. If the period of falling stock prices is short and immediately follows a period of rising stock pric [..]

A market in which equity prices are falling and sellers are more predominant than buyers. It is the opposite of a bull market, in which prices are rising and there are more buyers than sellers.

is a market trend where the market place is on a negative downward spiral. It is the opposite of a bull market which is a rapid boom in the market. The term is mostly applied to the stock market and o [..]

 A market in which prices are in a declining trend.  

A market in which prices are declining.

A market in which prices are declining.

A sustained downturn in market prices, increasing the chances of negative portfolio returns.

An extended period of declining prices, usually by 20%, in the financial markets. A prolonged downturn of general economic activity is often the catalyst for a bear market in stocks; whereas, rising i [..]

A market in which prices decline sharply against a background of widespread pessimism. The opposite of bull market.

A market where there is a fall in prices over a long period.

A long period in which stock prices tend to fall. In general, bear markets last for shorter periods of time than bull markets, but tend to be more severe in terms of percentage price movements. Bear m [..]

A market which is likely to fall; a situation where a dealer is more likely to sell an asset, even to the extent of selling assets which the dealer does not have. The bear hopes to close his short position by buying at a lower price than the assets he has contracted to deliver. The difference between the purchase price and the original sale price r [..]

It is described as a period of falling stock prices.

A market in which prices are falling, or in which investors expect prices to fall.

A declining stock market, where stock prices are dropping over a continuous period of time.

A market in which prices decline sharply against a background of widespread pessimism.  The opposite of bull market. See also Bull Market.

A market characterized by falling prices of 15 percent or more; characterized by pessimism

period during which share prices generally fall. Investment interest is limited. There are often economic issues such as high unemployment or declining corporate profits. The 1929 collapse of the shar [..]

is a period of several months or years during which securities prices consistently fall. The term is typically used in reference to the stock market, but it can also describe specific sectors such as [..]

Bear Market is a declining market. It is characterized by falling prices for securities. This decline in securities prices may occur for months or years. A prolonged bear market may result in a decrea [..]

A market in which prices of securities are generally declining.

An extended period of declining prices, usually by 20%, in the financial markets. A prolonged downturn of general economic activity is often the catalyst for a bear market in stocks; whereas, rising interest rates are typically responsible for a bear market in bonds.

An extended period of declining prices, usually by 20%, in the financial markets. A prolonged downturn of general economic activity is often the catalyst for a bear market in stocks; whereas, rising i [..]

A market in which prices are declining.

When the stock market appears to be declining overall, it is said to be a bear market.

An extended period during which market prices decline. The opposite of a bull market.

A market experiencing an extended period of declining prices. A bear market is the opposite of a bull market.

A bear is somebody who believes that the market is falling and a bear market is a falling market. See bull market for the opposite.

A market in which prices are falling.

A period in which stock prices are generally declining over a prolonged period of time.

A market experiencing an extended period of declining prices. A bear market is the opposite of a bull market.

A bear market is a prolonged period of falling stock prices, usually marked by a decline of 20% or more. A market in which prices decline sharply against a background of widespread pessimism, growing [..]

A market where prices fall consistently over a long period oftime. Investors are referred to as ‘bearish’ if they believe prices are going to fall.

A market in which prices fall over an extended period.

a market that is decreasing over time. The opposite to a bull market.

When the stock market appears to be declining overall, it is said to be a bear market.

A market experiencing an extended period of declining prices. A bear market is the opposite of a bull market.

A prolonged decline in overall stock prices occurring over a period of months or even years.

A term to describe a market of declining prices.

This is the term for a market which is falling, traditionally defined as where the price is 20% below its recent high.

an equity market in which prices are falling consistently; the opposite of a bull market.   Benchmark

In a bear market, prices are falling and investors, anticipating losses, tend to sell. This can create a self-sustaining downward spiral.

A market in which prices are low or declining.

In a bear market, the trend of share prices is moving in a downward direction.  

A market in which prices are declining.

A market in which prices decline sharply against a background of widespread pessimism (opposite of Bull Market).

A market distinguished by declining prices (e.g GBP/EUR exchange rate falling) accompanied with widespread pessimism.

When prices are declining, the market is said to be a "bear market"; individuals who anticipate lower prices are "bears." Situations believed to bring with them low [..]

Market in which sellers outnumber buyers with a consequent downwards trend of share prices.

A market in which prices are generally falling.

A stock market with a prolonged period of falling share prices.

A market in which prices decline sharply against a background of widespread pessimism (opposite of Bull Market). 

A market condition in which the prices of securities are falling 20% or more. It is generally accompanied with widespread pessimism that, in turn, sustains the flow of negative sentiments. Its opposit [..]

Bear markets go down, like bears, known for their love of steep declines? (Oh gosh, these don’t seem like connected concepts at all, how many more of these do I have?)

a period when most stocks are declining in value. 

A securities market characterized thus based on declining prices.

A market in which prices are falling or are expected to fall. Dealers are more likely to be sellers than buyers in a bear market. A bear is a term used to describe someone who thinks a market is going to go down, or who frequently acts on such opinions and makes mostly short or down bets.

A prolonged period of falling stock prices.  

A declining market condition in which the prices of securities are falling.

A market in which stock prices are falling. Beta:

A stock market in which sellers dominate, resulting in generally falling prices.

A bear market

A long period of time when prices in the market are generally declining, usually falling by 20% or more.

When prices in a market fall they reduce investor confidence, bringing about more selling, which deepens the rout. This condition is called a bear market. A drop of 20% or more is considered a bear market.

When the majority of stocks in a market lose value.

A steep general decline in stock prices, usually over a longer period. Opposite of a bull market.

It is a market situation where the stock prices fall consistently.

A market in which prices are declining. A "bear" is a person who expects that the market or the price of a particular security will decline. Bearer Security

When the stock market appears to be declining overall, it is said to be a bear market.

Any market in which prices exhibit a declining trend. For a prolonged period, usually falling by 20% or more.