Bear Market - Stock Traders Glossary Terms

A bull market is a financial market where prices of stocks, bonds, or other securities are rising and investor confidence is high. In a bull market, there is a generally positive outlook on the economy, and there are more buyers than sellers in the market.

The term "bull market" is often used to describe a prolonged period of rising prices. While there is no strict definition of how long a bull market must last, many analysts consider a period of at least several months or more with a sustained rise in prices to be a bull market.The increase in prices in a bull market is often accompanied by high trading volumes, as investors rush to buy stocks and other securities in the hopes of making a profit. In a bull market, investors may be more willing to take on risk, and companies may have an easier time raising capital through stock offerings.

The term "bull market" is believed to have originated from the way a bull attacks its prey - by thrusting its horns up into the air. This is seen as a metaphor for the market rising, or "charging" upward.

One recent example of a bear market was during the COVID19 pandemic in early 2020, where major stock indices such as the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a FAST decline of over 30% in a matter of weeks. Another example was the 2008 financial crisis, which resulted in a prolonged bear market for several years.

In summary, a bull market refers to a financial market where prices of securities are generally rising, investor confidence is high, and there is a positive outlook on the economy. It is often characterized by a sustained period of rising prices and high trading volumes, and is the opposite of a bear market