WAEC Commerce 1998 Question 26

Question 26

Stock Exchange

The speculator in the stock exchange market who sells securities in anticipation of a fall in price is called a

  1. A.bull
  2. B.jobber
  3. C.bear
  4. D.stag
  5. E.broker
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (bear)

Explanation

A bear sells expecting prices to fall so he can buy back cheaper.