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Bull Market
Term category: General Investing
In 10 words or less: A term that describes a situation where stock prices are declining.

Definition: A bull market is a market in which the prices of stocks are rising. This is generally a period of great optimism. Someone who is optimistic about the market is called "bullish". It got its name because when a bull attacks, it throws its horns up in the air.

StockJargon Advice: Bull markets are great periods of time. During this time, everyone is optimistic about the market. Be careful not to get caught up in all of the hype though. Stick with a long-term approach rather than trying to catch all of the hot trends.

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