ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

FINANCIAL MARKETS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the statements given below is/are correct regarding “bear market”?1.It refers to fall in the value of investments 2.Investors rush to buy stocks instead of selling 3.Unemployment levels may rise.Select the correct answerfrom given below:
A
1 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A bear market is defined by a prolonged drop in investment prices-generally, a bear market happens when a broad market index falls by 20% or more from its most recent high. The reverse of a bear market is a bull market, characterized by gains of 20% or more.

Detailed explanation-2: -The trappers would profit from a spread-the difference between the cost price and the selling price. These middlemen became known as “bears, ” short for bearskin jobbers, and the term stuck for describing a downturn in the market.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stock prices are declining. Marked by a 20% or more decrease (over 2+ months) from previous highs. Investors often feel panicked and pessimistic. Often the general economy of the country (or at least the economic outlook) isn’t good.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rule #1: Adopt a Big Picture Perspective. Rule #2: Don’t Look at Your Portfolio. Rule #3: Just Keep Buying. Conclusion. 30-Sept-2022

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