Dictionary of Accounting Terms: bear
bear
one who believes that prices in the security and commodity markets will decline. A bear can profit from a declining stock market by selling a stock shortor buying a putoption. A bull, the opposite of a bear, thinks prices will rise.
Dictionary of Business Terms: bear
bear
person who thinks a market will fall. Bears may sell a stock short or buy a put option to take advantage of the anticipated drop. Contrast with bull.
Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms: bear
bear
person with a pessimistic market outlook. Contrast with bull.
