bear market

Example Sentences

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“We had travel plans, but were like little squirrels because you don’t know how long the bear market will last,” Thompson said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Over that time an average of about 100 funds were liquidated each year, with 2009, the trough of a bear market, seeing the highest number.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

An IRA conversion is taxable at the value of the account converted, so a bear market is a great time to do it.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

While that bear market may scare off investors, CoinShares’ funds have held up well.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The house had a large bull clientèle, which was holding its stocks, and not selling on a bear market.

From The Value of Money by Anderson, Benjamin M.