Do You Lose More Money in Bull or Bear Market?

Initially, entering the stock market is all about making money. But after a week, you may realize that it is only about losing money.

People say you can make money in a bull market.

But in reality, if you chase highs and buy at high prices, you still end up losing money.

A bear market only amplifies losses; every trade accelerates the loss of money.

After bottoming out in a bear market, stocks continue to decline.

A Reddit $Reddit(RDDT)$ user from wsb suggests that after entering the stock market, you should change your mindset.

Instead of "I wanna make money," say this instead: "I want my money gone asap!"

So, do you lose more money in a bull market or a bear market?

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# Do You Lose More Money in Bull or Bear Market?

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  • MHh
    ·05-09
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    Bear or bull, its about the whole market. So, it is definitely possible to buy ‘bad’ stock in good times and vice versa. Its also about when you buy or sell. If you buy high and sell low in a bull market, there is definitely a loss. Some might also be forced to sell early if extra cash is needed. Ultimately, its about picking the right stock, having the right horizon and having sufficient cash to ride out short terms storms such as the pandemic, geopolitical tensions without being forced to sell the position.
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  • DiAngel
    ·05-09
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    In stock markets, there are good apple 🍎 & bad apple 🍏. Just when you thought it is a good apple🍎, next few months or years down the road, it becomes a rotten apple 🍏.


    Just like when interest rate is low, Reits are the darlings. Now with high interest rate, everyone is chasing 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️after 3 local banks.


    As long as you diversified, be it bull or bear market, you will make money.拉长补短! Leverage strengths to make up for weakness. 💪💪 of course, long term investment plays a part too.
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  • Fenger1188
    ·05-09
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    我是在牛市赚到钱,如果是牛市顺着趋势,随便买都会赢钱,熊市令人心碎💔,跌跌跌的感觉很不好受,希望天天都是牛市❤️
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  • Fenger1188
    ·05-09
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    我经历了熊市,在股价下跌时总是能让人对公司产生悲观,尤其是股票大幅下跌。在面对股票一直下跌的情况时。要保持冷静,不要惊慌失措乱抛售股票。因为股票不会一直涨或跌,只要你买你能接受的量,买优质股票,等市场变好,股票有望迟早会涨回来。我现在把目标锁定在英伟达,我会继续留在$老虎证券(TIGR)$投资,我相信投资能赚到钱,我会继续等待时机买入更多英伟达股票并长期持有,未来离不开AI❤️,我相信再过不久英伟达将会给我带来丰厚的回报❤️
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  • Axekay
    ·05-10
    For someone who doesn't deal with options or shorts, I lost more money in a bear market [Cry] however, a healthy cycle of bull and bear markets is great for people who optimise the cycle and buy low, sell high - $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ $Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ $Alibaba(BABA)$
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  • Henry6925
    ·05-10
    Whether it is bull or bear, strategy and tactic must be right first. Investment can be done whether it is bull or bear now. Firstly, pick the “right” industry/industries or sector(s)of the business then select the “best” stock(s). Study the performance (P/L, cash flow, debt, revenue) n potential of these companies (“moat”) and also their valuation vis-a-vis the current stock price. Then decide what is the “right” price ranges to invest in. It does not if it is bull or bear market now. It is not easy to find what was said above but if can find one or two stock(s) then they are gems. Over time and a fee of rhese exercise, there will quite a handful of stocks to invest. We don’t need many - conservatively 5 to 10 stocks would be good enough over 2 to 3 years period.
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  • MyBaobao
    ·05-10
    In Bull market optimism is high and all go in be it good apples or bad apples… and when hit high losses to stop more losses to get back cash thats where force to SELL… at times in a bear market the lowest point no one knows and when one enters it goes down and further down where all throw and then we got stuck …. This is happening to me..at times i do regret stepping into the stock market… and now i am waiting …
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  • For intraday trading, bull market is unpredictable while bearish market is more predictable. Bull = High risk = high payout. Bear = low to medium risk = low payout.
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  • Barcode
    ·05-10
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    It depends on your position and strategy. In a bear market, many investments decrease in value, potentially causing losses. Conversely, in a bull market, investments generally increase, but there's still risk of loss if you make poor decisions or fail to capitalize on opportunities. So, it's not as straightforward as losing more in one market over the other.

    In both bull and bear markets, there are various strategies available to mitigate losses or even profit. In a bear market, investors can employ techniques like short selling, where they borrow shares of a stock and sell them with the anticipation of buying them back at a lower price, thus profiting from the difference. This allows investors to capitalize on declining markets by betting against certain stocks or indices.

    Conversely, in a bull market, investors can also hedge their positions to protect against potential losses. For instance, in the case of Tesla, if an investor anticipates a downward trend, they might consider purchasing put options on TSLA or investing in a stock inversely correlated to Tesla's performance, such as TSLZ (hypothetical) or other companies in related industries that are likely to perform well during downturns. On the other hand, if Tesla is on an upward trend, investors might opt to buy call options on TSLA or invest directly in the common stock to capitalize on potential gains.

    These strategies allow investors to diversify their portfolios and manage risk across different market conditions. However, it's important to note that all investment strategies come with inherent risks, and careful consideration, research, and potentially professional advice are essential before implementing any trading or investment decisions.

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  • Spiders
    ·05-10
    I avoid purchasing stocks when their prices are excessively high, which means I often end up losing more during bear markets than in bull markets.
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  • highhand
    ·05-09
    if you buy only good stocks, you don't lost any money in Bear or Bull market because eventually after 5 to 10 years, everything will rise
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  • AliceSam
    ·05-09
    最初,进入股市都是为了赚钱。但是一个星期后,你可能会意识到这只是赔钱的问题。
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  • AliceSam
    ·05-09
    现实中,如果你追逐高点,高价买入,最终还是会赔钱。
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  • Success88
    ·05-09
    Long term investment is the key to success. Don't just look for short term.
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  • Nite
    ·05-10
    Do your own due diligence before investing, and the longer your time horizon, the higher the likelihood of making money
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  • You make money making the right decisions. You lose money when you get greedy on them 🤑
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  • ECLC
    ·05-10
    Bull or Bear market still can win or lose; more gain in the former & fear market crash.
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  • Iykyk
    ·05-10
    A. Bull market
    B. Bear market
    C. All the above


    C [LOL][Spurting]
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  • Patmos
    ·05-10
    You buy when market dips
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