Trading Techniques

adjective showing a belief that prices in a particular market or security will fall

• The stock market analysts are predicting a bearish trend for the upcoming quarter.
• I heard that the market is looking bearish, so it might be a good time to hold off on investing.
• The market is feeling pretty bearish right now, so it might be best to play it safe.
• Her mood was bearish after receiving the bad news, and she kept to herself for the rest of the day.

noun a system for the buying and selling of stocks, shares, and other securities

article a word that is used to limit a noun, indicating the type of reference being made by the noun

• Investors need to carefully analyze the trends before deciding to play the market.
• I heard John is trying to play the market with some new stocks.
• Don't play the market unless you know what you're doing.
• She decided to play the market of emotions by manipulating her friend's feelings.