Bear market types and characteristics

A bear market is a period in which asset prices fall for a sustained period of time, and general economic conditions are unfavorable.

Bear markets are notoriously difficult to predict and avoid, but timing is everything. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to bear markets, and each one is unique in terms of its triggers, timing, and recoveries.

However, there are some commonalities, such as certain patterns and cycles.

Avoiding bear markets altogether is difficult, but if you are aware of the risks and the…