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Bear Market - Definition
Below, you'll find a definition of this investing term...

Definition: A bear market is a market in which stocks are currently falling in value.  It's argued exactly how much a market has to fall in order to be considered a bear market, but 10% is typically seen as a good figure.  It got its name because a bear throws its paws down when it attacks.

TeenAnalyst Advice: We don't really have any advice for bear markets.  Other than that history has proven that in the long-term, markets rebound and you can expect a positive return if you stick with a long-term approach.  So rather than panicking and selling all your stocks when a bear market starts, ride it out.

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