Definition of Bull

What does the term "bull" mean as it applies to the world of investing? What is the definition of the term "bull"?

A "bull" is somebody who believes that a certain asset (or the market in general) is set to rise in value.

For instance, a "gold bull" is somebody who is "bullish" on the price of gold, meaning they believe that the price of gold is set to rise from its current levels.

Or, another example - let's say that you believe that shares of Microsoft are going to increase over the short-term due to a new product release. You think that the fundamentals of the company are sound, and you also believe that the shares are being undervalued by the market. In this case, you would be a "bull" on Microsoft (or "bullish" on Microsoft), due to the fact that you believe that shares of the company are going to be heading higher.

The opposite of a bull? A bear. A bear is a person who believe that the market or an individual asset is going to drop in value.

--

Davemanuel.com Articles That Mention Bull:

The 10 Biggest US Stock Market Bubbles in History

Who Was the Best Federal Reserve Chairman of All Time?

How Much Oil Flows Through the Strait of Hormuz?

The Highest Presidential Approval Rating in U.S. History

The Story of the 1974 "Show Audit" of the Gold in Fort Knox