Question

Explain the following term/concept: Bull

Hint:

Associate the Bull's upward horn thrust with an UPWARD market trend. Bull = Optimism = Buying = Prices Go Up.

Answer 1

Meaning: In the context of the stock market, a "Bull" is an investor or trader who is optimistic about the market and expects the prices of stocks or the market as a whole to rise. Bulls purchase securities with the expectation of selling them at a higher price in the future to make a profit. This optimistic sentiment and the resulting upward trend in the market are referred to as a "Bull Market" or a "bullish trend". Characteristics of a Bull Investor:

Optimism: Believes that the economy is strong or improving and that stock prices will increase.
Buying Action: Tends to buy or "go long" on stocks.
Speculation: A bull speculator (also known as a 'Tejiwala' in the Indian context) buys securities to profit from the anticipated price rise.
Analogy: The term is derived from the way a bull attacks, thrusting its horns upwards into the air, symbolizing the upward movement of the market. This is in contrast to a "Bear," which swipes its paws downwards, symbolizing a falling market.