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Explain the following term/concept.

Bear

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A bear is a speculator who expects the prices of shares to fall in the future. Hence, he sells his shares at the current prices in order to avoid losses as he expects a further fall in prices. The actions of bears reduce the prices of securities as there is an excess of sales over a purchase.

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