Bull Market
ABOUT BULL MARKET
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bull market is a financial market condition in which prices are rising or are
expected to rise. The term "bull market" is most associated with the
stock market, but it can be applied to any traded asset, including bonds, real
estate, currencies, and commodities.
Understanding
Bull Markets
Bull
markets are characterized by optimism, investor confidence, and expectations
that strong results will last for a long time. It is difficult to predict when
market trends will change on a consistent basis. Part of the problem is that
psychological effects and speculation can sometimes play a significant role in
market behavior. There is no single, universal metric for identifying a bull
market. Nonetheless, the most common definition of a bull market is a rise in stock
prices of 20% or more from recent lows.
Because bull markets are difficult to predict,
analysts usually only notice this phenomenon after it has occurred. The period
between 2003 and 2007 was a notable bull market in recent history. During this
period, the Sample 500 increased by a significant margin following a previous
decline; however, as the 2008 financial crisis took effect, major declines
occurred again following the bull market run.
Bull
Market Characteristics
Bull
markets typically occur when the economy is strengthening or is already strong.
They usually occur in conjunction with a strong gross domestic product (GDP)
and a drop in unemployment, and they frequently coincide with an increase in
corporate profits. During a bull market, investor confidence will typically
rise. The overall demand for stocks will be positive, as will the overall
market tone. Furthermore, during bull markets, there will be a general increase
in the amount of IPO activity.
Markets:
Bull vs. Bear
A bear market is the inverse of a bull market, characterized by falling prices and typically shrouded in pessimism. According to popular belief, the use of the terms "bull" and "bear" to describe markets stems from the way the animals attack their opponents. A bull raises its horns into the air, while a bear lowers its paws. These actions are metaphors for market movement. A bull market exists when the trend is upward. A bear market exists when the trend is downward.
The Benefits of a Bull Market
Investors
who want to profit from a bull market should buy early to capitalize on rising
prices and sell when they reach their peak. Although it is difficult to predict
when the bottom and peak will occur, most losses will be minor and temporary.
Several prominent strategies used by investors during bull market periods are
discussed below. However, because it is difficult to assess the current state
of the market, these strategies also involve some degree of risk.
Submitted by
Sk. Mohamad Mujammil
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