General
bull market
What does bull market mean?
A prolonged rally, conventionally a 20%+ rise off the lows. Sentiment is risk-on, retail piles in late, every dip gets bought. Lasts until it doesn't.
"Longest bull market in history ran from March 2009 to March 2020."
Origin
Bull and bear metaphor dates to 18th-century London; bulls attack by tossing horns upward, bears swipe downward.
Frequently asked questions
What is a bull market?
A bull market is a sustained period of rising prices, optimism and broad buying across the market.
Why is it called a bull market?
The name comes from the way a bull attacks by thrusting its horns upward, mirroring an upward-trending market.
What's the opposite of a bull market?
The opposite is a bear market, a sustained period of falling prices and negative sentiment.
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