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Bull Market

What is a Bull Market or being bullish?

A financial market is said to be in a bull market when prices are rising or are anticipated to rise. The word "bull market" can refer to anything that is traded, including bonds, real estate, currencies, and commodities, however it is most frequently used to describe the stock market.

The term "bull market" is normally reserved for prolonged periods in which a significant share of asset prices are rising. This is because prices of securities increase and fall practically continuously throughout trading.

Bull markets frequently last for several months or even years.