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Bull Market

Updated on March 8, 2023


It is the phase in stock markets when the stock prices in general are on an upward trend.The stock prices are going up, overall market sentiment is positive and market participants are quite optimistic about the economy and its financial well-being. Bull markets can last for a few days, months or even years. A key characteristic of a bull market is that equities tend to outperform all other investments.

Features of Bull Market

Some general highlights of a bull market are :
a. Gradual market strength
b. Positive consumer sentiment
c. Strong investor confidence