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downside

[doun-sahyd] / ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd /


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This means that investors are exposed to downside in Alphabet stock while participating in the upside subject to the conversion premium.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

They also typically include a “collar,” which puts a floor and a cap on the stock, limiting the employee’s upside and downside.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“A government stake can signal alignment with national priorities and creates a dynamic where Washington shares in the downside risk,” Shah writes.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Brinkman’s previous price target of $145 implied 65% downside from Thursday’s closing price of $418.45.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

On the downside, my personality was entirely their invention.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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