Lesson 28 · Written for kid, teen, and little
Bull markets vs bear markets
Why investors call markets 'bull' or 'bear'.
Investors use two animals to describe the market. A bull market is when prices keep climbing and people feel good — think of a bull charging UP with its horns. A bear market is when prices fall a lot and people get scared — like a bear swiping DOWN. Markets have experienced both rising and falling periods, but no one can promise when a recovery will happen. 🐂🐻
Words to know
5Bull market
A stretch when stock prices keep rising and investors feel confident.
Bear market
A stretch when stock prices fall a lot (usually 20%+) and investors feel scared.
S&P 500
A list of about 500 of the biggest US companies, used to measure how the market is doing.
All-time high
When a price is higher than it has ever been before.
Time horizon
How many years until you need the money — a longer horizon means you can ride out drops.
Match each market sign to whether it's a BULL or BEAR market.
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- 1Match the pairs
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