Question

trends in the stock market
edpuzzle: trends in the stock market
as we saw, stocks change prices all the time for a variety of unpredictable reasons. if you’re wanting to follow the age - old advice of “buy low, sell high,” then you’ll need to pay more attention to the trends in the market. watch this video to learn more. then, follow your teacher’s directions to answer the questions either within the edpuzzle itself or on this document.
note: edpuzzle videos shuffle answer choices and do not always match the order provided in the lesson.

1. what is the difference between a bull and a bear market?

a. a bull market is when the stock market is rising and the economy is booming, while a bear market describes a declining market and a receding economy.
b. a bull market is when there is a decline in the stock market and the economy is receding, while a bear market describes a rising market and a booming economy.

1. which adjective would best describe a bearish investor attitude?

a. optimistic/positive
b. pessimistic/negative

1. true or false: it is easy to predict trends in the stock market.

a. true
b. false

Explanation:

1. A bull market is defined by rising stock prices and a growing economy, while a bear market sees falling prices and a contracting economy.
2. A bearish investor expects market declines, so their attitude is negative/pessimistic.
3. Stock market trends depend on many unpredictable factors, making them hard to predict.

Answer:

1. a. A BULL market is when the stock market is rising and the economy is booming, while a BEAR market describes a declining market and a receding economy.
2. b. Pessimistic/Negative
3. b. FALSE