Synonyms

bull market

American

[bool mahr-kit] / ˈbʊl ˈmɑr kɪt /

noun

Stock Exchange.

a financial market characterized by investment prices that are rising or that are forecast to rise.

bull market Cultural

A market, especially a stock market, characterized by rising prices; the opposite of a bear market.

Etymology

Origin of bull market

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

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These safe-haven investments often offer low volatility and could help protect investors from market downturns, but they generally lag during bull markets.

From MarketWatch

This bull market started with worries about inflation and the Federal Reserve tightening.

From Barron's

One of his arguments about an Ethereum bounce has to do with how much the crypto has unwound its prior bull market.

From MarketWatch

Some have argued that this is a natural and healthy shift for equities in an aging bull market—a broadening rally can mean less concentrated risk.

From Barron's

A long-term equity bull market has kept many ETFs afloat even if they aren’t attracting new investors.

From The Wall Street Journal

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