WAEC Commerce 1991 (August) Question 59

Question 59

Stock Exchange

A 'bear' on the stock exchange sells shares in anticipation of

  1. A.a fall in price
  2. B.a rise in price
  3. C.a change in price
  4. D.the liquidation of the company concerned
  5. E.new issues
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (a fall in price)

Explanation

A bear sells now expecting to buy back cheaper after prices fall.