Question

Distinguish between the following:

Bull and Bear

Answer 1

points	Bull	Bear
1. Meaning	A speculator who purchases the securities with the intention to sell them at a higher price later is called the Bull.	A speculator who sells the securities when the prices of securities start falling to avoid further loss is called the Bear.
2. Dealings	Bull buys securities at a lesser price and sells them at a higher price to make the maximum possible profit.	Bear buys securities at a lesser price and sells them at a little higher price to make a desirable profit and to avoid selling at a still lower price in the future.
3. Anticipation	Bull always anticipates that the prices of securities will rise further in the future.	Bear always anticipates that the prices of securities will fall further in the future.
4. Other name	Bull is also called Tejiwala. This is because he always anticipates the price to rise.	Bear is also called Mandiwala. This is because he always expects the price to fall.
5. Views	Bull takes an optimistic view of the future.	Bear takes a pessimistic view of the future.