payoff

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These are examples of what Block describes as convex trades, which have a non-linear, upward payoff profile but have limited downside exposure to adverse moves.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

For U.S. gas exporters, the payoff has been immediate: Shares of Cheniere Energy, the country’s largest exporter, are up 45%.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

The payoff comes later in the day as evenings become noticeably brighter, with sunset pushed forwards by an hour.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“Big dreams require big risk, and the timing of when the payoff might be for some of these ventures becomes critically important,” Spak wrote in a note to clients.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

“Look, Brother, the school wanted the chocolates sold. And we got them sold. This w-as the payoff, that’s all. A fight. With rules. Fair and square.”

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier