What is Bull market?

A bull market is a long period of rising stock prices, commonly defined as a 20% rise from a recent low.

Bull markets tend to come with a growing economy and rising profits, and they have historically lasted longer than bear markets.

Why it matters to you

In a bull market, buy-and-hold investors usually see their portfolios grow.

FAQ

What is Bull market?

A bull market is a long period of rising stock prices, commonly defined as a 20% rise from a recent low.

Why is it called a bull market?

A bull attacks by thrusting its horns up, a common way to remember rising markets.

Related terms

Bear market · Market correction · S&P 500

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