Definition

Noun: A financial market condition characterized by a sustained period of rising prices for securities, such as stocks or bonds. It reflects widespread investor optimism and confidence in the economy's future performance.

Usage

The term "bull market" is used to describe a general upward trend in the prices of securities over an extended period, typically months or years. It is the opposite of a "bear market."

Examples

• The bull market of the 1990s was driven by the rise of internet companies.
• Investors are hopeful that the current rally will develop into a long-term bull market.
• During a bull market, it is common to see increased trading volume and new investors entering the market.

Advanced Usage

• "To be in a bull market": Describes the state of the market.
  • We have been in a bull market for three consecutive years.
• "Bull market rally": Refers to a significant upward price movement within the broader bull market trend.
  • The index surged 5% in a strong bull market rally.

Variants and Related Words

• Bull (noun/informal): An investor who expects prices to rise and is optimistic about the market.
  • He is a bull on technology stocks.
• Bullish (adjective): Having or showing confidence in rising prices; optimistic.
  • Analysts are bullish on the sector's prospects.

Synonyms

• Upward trend
• Rising market
• Boom (in a financial context)

Antonyms

• Bear market
• Downturn
• Decline

Related Phrases

• "Bull run": Another term for a period of sustained rising prices.
  • The decade began with an impressive bull run in equities.

Noun

1. a market characterized by rising prices for securities