A bull market is a financial market condition where prices are rising or expected to rise, typically by 20% or more from recent lows.

Characteristics

  • 📈 Sustained upward price trend
  • 😃 Positive investor sentiment and optimism
  • 💪 Strong economic indicators
  • 📊 Increasing trading volumes
  • 🏦 Central banks may raise interest rates

Bull Market Strategies

  • Buy and hold — ride the uptrend
  • Long positions — profit from rising prices
  • Momentum trading — buy strength
  • Diversify — spread across sectors

Historical Examples

  • 2009-2020 — Longest US bull market (+400% S&P 500)
  • 2020-2021 — Post-COVID recovery rally
  • 2023-2024 — AI-driven tech rally