No wonder you have money to spend on fancy conferences like this one. It's refreshing to be talking to a group whose agenda is straightforward. Supposedly, a bear attacks by swiping down with his big paws. So a bear market goes down. But a bull attacks by slashing up with his horns.
Bull market goes up.
This reminds me of that story of two hunters in the woods, asleep in their tent. They are awakened by a bear growling. One reached for his Nikes. I just have to outrun you. Brokers don't have to avoid the bear, either.