Bull
Invezz is an independent platform with the goal of helping users achieve financial freedom. In order to fund our work, we partner with advertisers who compensate us for users that Invezz refers to their services. While our reviews and assessments of each product on the site are independent and unbiased, brands may pay to appear higher up our table rankings or place ads in specific areas of the site. The order in which products and services appear on Invezz does not represent an endorsement from us, and please be aware that there may be other platforms available to you than the products and services that appear on our website. Read more about how we make money >
On the Stock Exchange the obverse of the bear. Bull speculators buy shares, commodifies, currencies, etc., forward; i.e. they contract to buy at a price fixed in advance at a future date in the anticipation that when the contract matures the price in the market will have risen. In a period of rising prices they will therefore have the advantage of buying at a price lower than that prevailing at the time the contract falls due for completion, and will profit accordingly. They must therefore act on careful anticipation. which may or may not be realized. Like bears they may, if circumstances permit. carry over the contract to another account period; the cost of doing so is known as contango. Bulls do not necessarily buy forward; they may buy now and hold the stock in the expectation of a future price rise which will earn a profit. Bull markets generally refer to forward purchasing in a period of rising prices. Perhaps the most notorious of all bull markets was the south sea bubble, which burst in 1720 and, in addition to leaving a wake of financial ruin and freak fortunes, set the growth of a credit economy in the U.K. back some 200 years.
Reference: The Penguin Business Dictionary, 3rd edt.
More definitions
Invezz is a place where people can find reliable, unbiased information about finance, trading, and investing – but we do not offer financial advice and users should always carry out their own research. The assets covered on this website, including stocks, cryptocurrencies, and commodities can be highly volatile and new investors often lose money. Success in the financial markets is not guaranteed, and users should never invest more than they can afford to lose. You should consider your own personal circumstances and take the time to explore all your options before making any investment. Read our risk disclaimer >