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 A bear market describes a market that is falling. A bear is someone who believes the market will fall and will sell shares with a view to buying them back at some point in the future at a lower price. 
 


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    • Defensive Stocks
      Defensive stocks are relatively low risk stocks. When the market is on a downward trend, prices of defensive share tend to remain stable. This is because there is a demand for their products irrespective of current economic conditions. Stocks in the utilities sector are examples of defensive stocks.