The Bear Book survive and profit in ferocious markets

• Main Author: Rothchild, John (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York Wiley 1998
• Subjects: Stock exchanges; Bear markets
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• Physical Description: xix, 284 pages illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 0471197181; 9780471197188

John Rothchild's masterful penchant for blending wit, good storytelling, and sound investment analysis makes The Bear Book both informative and vastly entertaining. He distinguishes the characteristics of past bear markets, examining what triggered them, how long they lasted-and why. He probes the unique psychology of bearish investing, concentrating on which types of investments generally do well during a downturn in the market. His often surprising answers to some straightforward, no-nonsense questions clarify, among other key issues, what can happen to mutual funds in a bear market, and exactly what the dangers are of selling short. Of critical importance is Rothchild's overview of the alternatives to stocks, including gold, bonds, and money market funds, as well as tips on what stocks to buy when the market starts to turn bullish again.