Commonly Used Jargons The objective of this chapter is to help you learn some of the common market terminologies, and concepts associated with it. Bull Market (Bullish) – if the stock market index is going up during a particular time period, then it is referred to as the bull market. Bear Market (Bearish) – if the stock market index is going down during a particular time period, then it is referred to as the bear market. Trend - A term ‘trend’ usually refers to the general market direction, and its associated strength. For example, if the market is declining fast, the trend is said to be bearish. If the market is trading flat with no movement then the trend is said to be sideways. Face value of a stock – Face value (FV) or par value of a stock indicates the fixed denomination of a share. Usually when dividends and stock split are announced they are issued keeping the face value in perspective. For example the FV of Infosys is 5, and if they announce an annual dividend of Rs.63 that me...
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