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Originally Posted by AstulzerRZD
What are some trading strategies you guys employ in bear markets?
Any industries or types of companies you look into?
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for long term traders (months/years holding), buy diversified index funds in bull markets. in bear markets buy index funds that short the market. if you have higher risk tolerance grab the 2x or even 3x leveraged funds. use simple trend following strategies. if you're more into trying to be ahead of the curve rather than reacting to price action, look into william o'neils CANSLIM method for fundamental analysis. do not do the stupid buy/hold/pray forever buffet method. if you google stock market cycle, look at the pics, you can get an idea of which sectors precede stages of movement usually.
for short term traders(days/weeks), whole diff ball game. we short runners in bull markets, and buy bounces in bear markets.
also since its about that time of year, realize any losses you have now to write off on taxes and get back into those positions later (30days minimum to write off). no point in just letting it sit and get no benefit.