Markets & Economy

Bull Market

A sustained period of rising prices and optimism.

A bull market is a long stretch where stocks generally climb and confidence is high. It rewards simply owning good companies and index funds, and it is when income strategies like covered calls tend to underperform, because they cap the upside you would otherwise ride.

For example

In a strong bull market, buy-and-hold investors often beat wheel sellers, who keep getting their winners called away early.

Related terms

Bear MarketVolatility

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