Bearish意思

"Bearish" is a term used in the context of financial markets, particularly in stock trading and investing. It refers to an expectation or belief that the price of a particular financial asset, such as a stock, commodity, or currency, is going to decline in the near future.

A bearish outlook or sentiment suggests that investors may sell their holdings of a particular asset or that market conditions are likely to lead to falling prices. Contrastingly, an investor or trader who is "bullish" has a positive outlook and expects the price of an asset to rise.

The term "bearish" comes from the metaphorical image of a bear swiping down with its paws, which is said to resemble the way prices fall on a chart. It is the opposite of "bullish," which is associated with the image of a bull lifting its horns upwards, symbolizing a rising market.

Investors or traders who are bearish may take actions to sell an asset to take advantage of the falling prices or to protect their investments from potential losses. They may also engage in short selling, where they borrow an asset, sell it, and then buy it back at a lower price to profit from the difference.