Bullish
/ˈbʊlɪʃ/
Definitions
Having or showing optimism about future market trends, typically expecting prices to rise.
/ˈbʊlɪʃ/
Characterized by optimism and confidence, especially concerning financial markets.
The analyst gave a bullish prediction for the tech sector.
💡 Simply: Feeling optimistic about the market going up.
More Examples
Her bullish attitude towards the stock market made her a lot of money.
How It's Used
"Investors are feeling bullish about the market's future."
"The bullish economic forecast encouraged investment."
Idioms & expressions
a bullish market
A market where prices are generally rising.
"The bullish market led to increased investment."
From "bull", referring to the upward movement of a bull's horns, symbolizing rising prices in the stock market.
The term's connection to the stock market developed relatively recently.
Memory tip
Think of a bull charging upwards – that's how the market is seen in a bullish trend.