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A rise of 20% or more from recent lows.
A bull market is a long period of rising prices, often defined as a rise of 20% or more from a recent low. Optimism is high, companies grow their profits and investors are willing to pay more for stocks.
US stocks were in a long bull market from 2009 to early 2020, with the S&P 500 rising more than 300%.
Bull markets usually last longer than bear markets, which is why staying invested has historically paid off. But late in a bull market, prices can get stretched.
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