Bear & bull

Here's Why We Call Them 'Bear' And 'Bull' Markets

• SAM RO
 
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• JUL. 7, 2014, 5:29 PM
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When stocks are up 20% from a low, we're in a bull market. And when stocks are down 20% from a high, we're in a bear market.

But where do these names come from?

According to Scottrade, these characterizations were designated because of the respective animals' methods of attack.

When you get gored by a bull, your usually getting launched into the air. And when a bear attacks you, it's coming down on you from its standing position.

@Scottrade

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/why-we-call-it-bull-bear-market-2014-7#ixzz36pDOXozL