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BearAn investor who believes share prices are going to fall. He therefore sells shares, sometimes in anticipation of buying them back at a lower price.The antonym is a bull - someone who believes prices are going to rise.Similar MatchesBear hugBear hugA takeover bid which is so generous to the shareholders of the target company that the directors decide to accept the terms rather than face the wrath of their own shareholders. Bearer bondBearer bondBonds that are not registered on the books of the issuer. Such bonds are held in physical form by the owner, who receives interest payments by physically detaching coupons from the bond certificate and delivering them to the paying agent. Bearer shareBearer shareSecurity not registered on the books of the issuing corporation and thus payable to possessor of the shares. Negotiable without endorsement and transferred by delivery, thus avoiding some of the control associated with ordinary shares. Dividends are payable upon presentation of dividend coupons, which are dated or numbered. Applies mainly to international equities. Bear marketBear marketAny market in which prices exhibit a declining trend. For a prolonged period, usually falling by 20% or more. Bear trapBear trapIn charting, a short-lived reversal of an upward trend, catching out bears and shorters who were hoping to profit from a fall in the share price. Further SuggestionsNoninterest bearing noteBearish bearer stocks/shares Bull bear bond bear put spread BEARS Bear raid bear call spread Dollar bears Forbearance bear spread Matured noninterest bearing debt permanent interest bearing shares Bear trap Bear CD Wall Bearing Construction Bonds Enabling Annual Retirement Savings (BEARS) bear market Nonbearing Wall bearer bond |
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