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Market Correction
Market Mechanics
A correction is the common term for a decline of 10% to 20% from a recent peak in an index or stock.
It is not an official definition. A decline beyond 20% is usually called a bear market.
Example
An index falling from 5,000 to 4,400 has dropped 12%, which in common usage is a correction.
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