Bulls and Bull Markets

What is a bull? What is a bull market?

A bull is one who expects a rise in prices. The opposite of bear. A news item is considered bullish if it is expected to result in higher prices.

A bull market is a market in which prices generally are rising over a period of months or years. Opposite of Bear Market. (Source: CFTC)

A bull market is a prolonged period of time when prices are rising in a financial market faster than their historical average, in contrast to a bear market which is a prolonged period of time when prices are falling.

A bull market tends to be associated with increasing investor confidence, motivating investors to buy in anticipation of further capital gains. The longest and most famous bull market was in the 1990s when the U.S. and many other global financial markets grew at their fastest pace ever.

In describing financial market behavior, the largest group of market participants is often referred to, metaphorically, as a herd. This is especially relevant to participants in bull markets since bulls are herding animals. A bull market is also described as a bull run. (Source: Wikipedia)

See also:
Bears & Bear Markets