markets

bull

An investor who believes prices will rise and buys investments in anticipation of gains.

Example

"She was bullish on renewable energy stocks and bought aggressively."

💡 Memory Tip

A bull thrusts UP with its horns. A bull investor thinks prices are going UP.

Etymology

From the bull market analogy — a bull thrusts its horns upward.

Common Misspellings

boolbulbullishbuull

Related Terms

bearbull market

See Also

optimismbuying

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