bear spread

noun

One of a variety of strategies involving two or more options (or options combined with a position in the underlying stock) that can potentially profit from a fall in the price of the underlying stock.

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Meanings

nounbear spread (plural bear spreads)

plural bear spreads

  1. businessOne of a variety of strategies involving two or more options (or options combined with a position in the underlying stock) that can potentially profit from a fall in the price of the underlying stock.
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APA

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“bear spread.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bear%20spread. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “bear spread,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bear%20spread.

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