Knowing the risks of each cycle equips you to avoid them. In the accumulation phase, the market has bottomed, and early adopters and contrarians see an opportunity to scoop up bargains.

The stock market is open for business between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Billions of shares are traded in the American markets, making them very liquid and efficient.

If we are in the early stages of a new bull market, now's the time to prepare. You want your share of the gains, after all. Follow the four strategies below to capitalize on rising stock prices.