A
The ask price is the price at which you can buy a share.
B
When the overall market shows a declining trend over a long period of time. A decline of over 20% is usually determines a bear market.
The bid price is the price at which you can sell a share.
Blue chip stocks is simply a term used to describe stocks of large companies who have a history of strong earnings growth and dividend payments. These companies have proven continued success and are found at the top of index's i.e. the companies in FTSE 100 are regarded as blue chip.
When the market shows a rising trend over a long period of time. A rise of over 20% usually determines a bull market.
C
