bull market meaning and definition

BULL MARKET noun

Definition of bull market (noun)

1. A market condition in which the prices of securities are rising or are expected to rise.
   • "He made a significant profit due to the bull market."
   • "The bull market caused a surge in investment."
   • "Investors were optimistic due to the onset of a bull market."
2. Generally, a bull market is when stock prices are expected to rise by 20% or more.
   • "Many investors try to 'buy low and sell high' during a bull market."
   • "The term 'bull market' is often used to refer to the stock market but can be applied to anything that is traded, such as bonds, currencies, and commodities."
   • "Bull markets can happen as a result of an economic recovery, an economic boom, or investor psychology."