Question

which of the following is not associated with a bear market?

more buyers than sellers in a financial market

a general decline in stock market value

investor fear and pessimism

anticipation of lower returns on investment

Explanation:

A bear market is characterized by a general decline in stock prices, investor fear/pessimism, and anticipation of lower investment returns. In a bear market, there are typically more sellers than buyers (as investors want to sell to avoid losses). "More buyers than sellers" is associated with a bull market (rising prices), so it is not associated with a bear market.

Answer:

A. More buyers than sellers in a financial market