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What are bull and bear markets

Learn what rising bull markets and falling bear markets mean and how they affect investor confidence.

A bull market happens when prices keep going up. People feel confident and buy more.

A bear market happens when prices fall for a long time. People feel worried and sell more.

In simple words
Bull means hope.
Bear means fear.

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