Equity / Market Condition

Bull Market

Definition

A market period characterized by rising prices and investor optimism, typically defined as a 20% or greater rise from recent lows.

Example

The 2020–2021 bull market saw major indices double in value. 73 OPTIONS TERMS (Batch 3 – New) Straddle Category: Options / Strategy Definition: An options strategy involving the purchase (or sale) of both a call and a put at the same strike price and ex

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What is Bull Market in trading?

A market period characterized by rising prices and investor optimism, typically defined as a 20% or greater rise from recent lows.

APA Citation

Clark, R. (2025). Bull Market. VixShield Trading Glossary. Retrieved from https://www.vixshield.com/glossary/bull-market

Russell Clark, FNP-C

Author of SPX Mastery series · Founder of VixShield

Last updated: April 23, 2026 · Source: VixShield Trading Glossary — From SPX Mastery by Russell Clark

⚠️ Not financial advice. This definition is educational content from the SPX Mastery book series by Russell Clark (VixShield). Past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading options involves substantial risk of loss and is not appropriate for all investors. Always paper trade before risking real capital.

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