
The Exchange (458 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle)
The stock market has been on many people's minds these last couple of years as we try to work through the volatility of the Bull and Bear market, but where did the Bull and Bear get their names?"Bear" and "Bull" are often used to describe an individual asset or the stock market's general actions, attitudes, or sentiments. Likewise, investors use the terms "Bearish" or "Bullish" as a quick way to describe their market sentiment regarding financial markets or specific securities.A Bear market refers to a decline in prices, usually for a few months, in a single security or asset, group of securities, or the securities market as a whole. In contrast, a Bull market is when prices are rising. Typically, a 20% or more move from a recent peak or trough triggers an "official" Bear or Bull market.The terms "Bear" and "Bull" derive from how each animal attacks its opponents. A bull will thrust its horns into the air, while a bear will swipe downward. These actions were then related metaphorically