Financial Glossary

A market condition where prices fall 20% or more from recent highs, typically accompanied by widespread pessimism and negative investor sentiment.

A measure of a stock's volatility relative to the overall market. A beta of 1 means the stock moves with the market; above 1 means more volatile; below 1 means less volatile.

Stock of a large, well-established, and financially sound company with a history of reliable performance. Examples include Apple, Microsoft, and Johnson & Johnson.

A technical analysis tool consisting of a middle band (moving average) and two outer bands set at standard deviations above and below. Used to identify overbought or oversold conditions.

A market condition characterized by rising prices and optimism. Generally defined as a 20% or greater rise from recent lows.