downside

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“Should the same technicals that have amplified recent upside momentum now cut in the opposite direction and the marginal buyer begin to de-leverage, it could exacerbate drawdowns to the downside in risky assets,” he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

“Indexed Universal Life policies are often sold as a ‘have-your-cake-and-eat-it-too’ solution: stock-market upside with downside protection and tax-free income,” said Mark Stancato, a certified financial planner with VIP Wealth Advisors in Decatur, Ga.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

While the agreement limits the downside risks to the economy, Commerzbank still expects only 0.6% growth for the eurozone this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

The downside is you might be a bit groggy, but the adrenaline rush should take over so you enjoy it, although you "might struggle to then fall back asleep", says Revell.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

“If I bought a credit default swap, my downside was defined and certain, and the upside was many multiples of it.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis