Bullish Or Bearish Market: Where Are We Now?

You've likely heard the terms bear market and bull market being used as context to what's happening in the stock market. But you might be wondering exactly what those terms mean and how they differ from each other. Never fear because this article breaks down several key terms related to these concepts that you'll need to know and the state of the market right now!

What is a Bullish Market?

A bull market is a scenario where stock prices continuously go up. The values of stocks can go up more than 20% over 12 months. Most people believe that their investments will continue to increase in value in the bull market. It’s generally thought to be smart to sell your stock when it’s at its highest price during a bull market, which can sometimes take years to reach.

What is a Bearish Market?

A bear market is a condition in which securities prices fall, and widespread pessimism causes the downward trend in prices to be sustained. The values of stocks can drop by more than 20% over 12 months. Generally, the decline follows a bull market period, typically associated with absent or modest returns in an overheated market.

Current State of Market

What is the current state of the market? Is the stock market a bullish market or a bearish market ? What is the current economy's most likely trajectory? Is it time to invest or time to save? Are we still in a bull market, or have we begun a bear market? 

We believe that maintaining a reasonable market perspective, knowing what is going on in the markets at any given time, and focusing on the big picture is critical to avoiding long-term investment blunders. With the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis, oil costs skyrocketing, inflation skyrocketing, the Fed raising rates, and asset markets under pressure, it is appropriate to take a more robust "bearish market" stance. The danger is that we might become so entrenched in that viewpoint that we overlook the inevitable shift to a broader "bullish market" mindset. 

Investors frequently struggle to decide where to put their money after a market downturn because emotions might cloud their knowledge of the market's position. This is precisely where ShareKhan comes in clutch.

Market Perspective with ShareKhan

The stock market seems like a scary place, doesn't it? After all, how can you just buy and sell stocks without knowing how the market works or what goes on behind the scenes? However, it isn't as complicated as it looks.

ShareKhan Investor Awareness Programs (IAPs) is a unique and extensive platform to help you become more familiar with the markets and make informed decisions. ShareKhan IAPs help educate small and new investors with the support they need to build their portfolios. Created especially for you, ShareKhan IAPs help you start or grow your investments by providing the basics of investing with introductory sessions like Understanding the Stock Market and Introduction to Derivatives.

Manage your portfolio in ways that are convenient to you! Track the performance of your stocks, add new shares or sell shares that you no longer want. Sharekhan offers a consolidated trading platform with a range of trading products and services, research reports, and market insights. Only at Sharekhan!

Sharkehan Foresight is an open learning and networking platform for companies to develop their business strategies, gain market intelligence and make informed decisions. It is an exclusive opportunity for companies to learn about their industry's dynamics and network with key players and knowledge partners.

Why Choose ShareKhan?

We're here for you. Accepting trades in over 550 cities and towns across India, ShareKhan is India's most accessible financial services platform. Our critical thinking, instant communication, and high-resolution capabilities are available to you round the clock via our exclusive financial services. It's how we can help you make better investment decisions - faster.

At Sharekhan, we are your financial partners. Working along with our customers, we help meet your long-term financial goals. We provide personalised services and support from dedicated project managers to help you track your portfolio and make informed investment decisions. As an added benefit, you can keep a check on the Indian stock market and your investment portfolio with our app on any device you own.

Join the fast-growing Sharekhan family and benefit from our various services that enable you to build wealth through mutual funds, stocks, bonds and other asset classes. We have various investment plans to choose from based on your needs. Just visit us today to take your first step towards financial success.