
What is a bear market? At its very simplest definition, a bear market is official when stock prices decline 20 percent from a previous high. However, bear market implies that the market is experiencing a general downward trend, so a dramatic decline over a day of trading followed by a subsequent rally doesn't exactly qualify as a bear market. |
Wall Street is full of fun stock market facts. Interested in the stock market? Looking for some fun trivia for your next social gathering? Read on! |
If you are new to investing, you should understand several stock market terms before you make those first trades. Study these terms to gain a basic understanding of the stock market, and then start digging deeper. |