Commerce WAEC

A speculator in the stock exchange market who sells securities in anticipation of a fall in their prices?

A. broker
B. bull
C. bear
D. stag

Correct Answer: Option C

C. bear

Explanation

A bear market is a period of several months or years during which securities prices consistently fall. A bear sells securities with the expectation that, the prices of the said security may fall in the nearest future.

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