bull market

American  

[bool mahr-kit] / ˈbʊl ˈmɑr kɪt /

noun

Stock Exchange.

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

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bull market Cultural  

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

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Etymology

Origin of bull market

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

History suggests that investors shouldn’t worry that a long winning streak could signal a buying climax at the end of a bull market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

His star rose during the ensuing bull market, earning him a reputation as the “Indiana Jones of emerging-market investing” and the “godfather of emerging markets.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“That combination—falling multiples with improving earnings growth—is a classic bull market correction, not a bear market.”

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

But as it became more clear that a recession wouldn’t materialize, stocks embarked on a roaring bull market that has continued through Wednesday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

There is one instance where a stop-loss order can be used to advantage, and that is near the top of a bull market.

From Successful Stock Speculation by Butler, John James