A Bull Market Is Here: 1 Incredible ETF That Could Turn $100 per Month Into $1.7 Million - The Stock Market News (2024)

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What is the bull market trick? ›

In a bull market, it's best to invest as early as possible. The earlier you invest in the market, the more of the market's rise you will enjoy. If you wait to buy at the market's peak, there's no place to go but down.

With stock indexes at all-time highs, it seems we are in the midst of a new bull market. While much of the market's recent gains have come from a handful of stocks, the rally has begun to broaden in recent months. Expectations of an earnings rebound in 2024 suggest earnings could continue to drive the market higher.

This month we are examining how the current bull market, which began in October 2022, compares to past bull markets (defined as at least a 30% rally off previous lows). Using the daily closing price of the lows reached in October 2022, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has rallied 33% in 17 months.

Investors who want to benefit from a bull market should buy early in order to take advantage of rising prices and sell them when they've reached their peak. Although it is hard to determine when the bottom and peak will take place, most losses will be minimal and are usually temporary.

During a bull market, many investors may resort to a low-fee index fund that tracks an entire market such as the S&P 500 in the U.S. or the S&P/TSX Composite Index in Canada, with the hopes of capturing all the gains of the market.

Meanwhile, the median streak of positive returns can extend to 17 months with a gain of 14%, based on historical data. That suggests the S&P 500 could trade to 6,000 by August 2025, and to as high as 6,150 by November 2025.

Economic growth actually accelerated above its 10-year average in 2023. That resilience, coupled with a fascination about artificial intelligence (AI), changed investors' collective mood. The S&P 500 soared throughout the year and finally reached a new high in January 2024, making the new bull market official.

What is the best ETF to invest in 2024? ›

Broad-market funds are one of the safest types of ETF. With the right strategy, you could potentially earn hundreds of thousands of dollars or more.

There are no set ages to get into or to get out of the stock market. While older clients may want to reduce their investing risk as they age, this doesn't necessarily mean they should be totally out of the stock market.

While bull markets are fueled by optimism, bear markets — which occur when stock prices fall 20% or more for a sustained period of time — are just the opposite. Bulls are generally powered by economic strength, whereas bear markets often occur in periods of economic slowdown and higher unemployment.

Key Takeaways. While holding or moving to cash might feel good mentally and help avoid short-term stock market volatility, it is unlikely to be wise over the long term. Once you cash out a stock that's dropped in price, you move from a paper loss to an actual loss.

Is it better to invest in a bull market or a bear market? In general, bull markets are a better time to invest. Yes, stock prices are higher, but it's an overall less risky time to invest. You'll have a greater chance of selling assets for a higher value than when you bought them.

New Highs are Exceeding New Lows

The New High-to-Low indicator measures the number of 52-week highs minus the number of 52-week lows in the market. New highs exceeding new lows are crucial for a sustained bull market because they reflect positive market breadth and broad-based strength.

Ideally, as investors see what appears to be the start of a bull market, they might buy stocks, stock mutual funds, and ETFs. As the bull market surges higher, they might consider selling some of their equity holdings. At the very least, they should continue with their normal rebalancing regimen.