Finance Dictionary
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