Greater Fool glossary / Market Slang & Behavior

bull market

A period when stock prices are generally rising and investors are optimistic about the economy. During a bull market, people feel confident buying stocks because they expect values to keep going up. Bull markets can last months or years.

In practice

From 2009 to 2021, the S&P 500 index rose significantly with only brief interruptions. During this time, most stocks gained value, unemployment fell, and many investors felt confident adding to their portfolios.

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