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Bearish
FundamentalsA market outlook expecting prices to decline. A trader is bearish when they believe a security or the broader market will fall in value.
Related Terms
Bullish
A market outlook expecting prices to rise.
Bear Market
A market condition where prices are falling or expected to fall, typically defined as a decline of 20% or more from recent highs.
Short (Position)
Selling a borrowed security with the expectation its price will fall, then buying it back at a lower price.
Downtrend
A series of lower highs and lower lows in price.