Question

If you buy stock, you hope that in the next few years there will be
a. a bull market
b. a bear market
c. a flat market
d. an up-and-down market

Answer 1

If you buy stock, you hope that in the next few years there will be "a bull market," since this phrase means that the stock market is doing well and you'll make a profit. 

Answer 2

Generally Bull market, unless your short-selling in which case a bear market is best.
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