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Bull Market

Definition

A financial market of a group of securities in which prices are rising or are expected to rise.

Deep Dive

A bull market is a financial market of a group of securities, most commonly stocks, in which prices are rising or are expected to rise over a sustained period. This optimistic market condition is characterized by investor confidence, strong economic growth, high employment rates, and increasing corporate profits. During a bull market, investors are typically eager to buy, anticipating further price increases and generally exhibiting positive market sentiment.

Examples & Use Cases

  • 1The U.S. stock market rally from 2009 to early 2020 after the Great Recession
  • 2The Dot-com bubble leading up to 2000

Related Terms

Bear MarketMarket SentimentEconomic Expansion

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