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A bull market is a prolonged period of rising stock prices, generally defined as a 20% or greater increase from a recent low. It reflects investor optimism and a growing economy.
After the March 2020 pandemic low, the S&P/TSX experienced a spectacular bull market, rising from about 11,200 points to over 22,000 points in less than two years. An investor holding XIU.TO during this period saw their investment more than double.
Bull markets can last years. The longest US bull market (2009-2020) lasted nearly 11 years.
In a bull market, it is tempting to take on more risk or assume the rally will last forever. This is often when inexperienced investors pile into the market. Discipline is key: maintain your target allocation and continue your dollar-cost averaging strategy.