What is a Bullish Trend?

A financial market trend defines the direction in which the market is expected to move over time. A trend is said to be bullish if there is an upward shift is seen in the prices of various stocks which leads to an overall rise in broad market indices. Such a phase is marked by a boost in the investor sentiment. The bullish trend if it stays for a certain period of time it is said to indicate a recovery in the market.