bear market
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bear market
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Just look at the performance of the largest buffered ETF in the last bear market.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
Defense stocks were down an average of 20% since the war began, entering bear market territory, after being up 77% in the prior 12 months.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
The crypto-data provider Blockworks said that it acquired its rival Messari in a deal underlining the pressures faced by once-highflying startups in a deepening bear market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Gold futures entered a bear market at Wednesday’s settlement — meaning they’ve fallen 20% or more from their recent high back in March.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
It refers to a person who believes that the market value of stocks will decline, and a bear market is a declining market.
From Successful Stock Speculation by Butler, John James
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