Bull market (Bullenmarkt)
A longer period in which stock market prices mostly rise.
In short
As of 5 October 2026A bull market is a longer period in which stock prices mostly rise over months or years. The image: a bull thrusts its horns upwards. Optimism usually dominates and the economy grows. After the coronavirus crash of 2020, the DAX closed at a record high again by late December. Nobody knows in advance how long a bull market lasts.
A bull market is when prices rise significantly over months or years. The image: a bull thrusts its horns upwards. That's why bronze statues of a bull and a bear stand in front of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
Bull markets usually come with optimism, a growing economy and healthy company profits.
Example: after the Covid crash in March 2020, the DAX closed at a new record high by the end of December 2020. Important: nobody knows in advance how long a bull market will last. Rising prices are no guarantee of further rises.
As of 5 October 2026 · Educational content, not investment or tax advice.