What is a bull market?

InvestingWarren TeamPublished April 25, 2026

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A bull market is a sustained period of rising stock prices, typically defined as a 20%+ rally from a recent low. Bull markets historically last about 5 years on average and produce the bulk of long-term stock returns.

Bull market average duration and gain.

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