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outperform

[out-per-fawrm] / ˌaʊt pərˈfɔrm /


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“We’re able to outperform in up markets and down markets with our strong risk management.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Although the S&P 500 managed to outperform many international rivals in March, it still registered its worst monthly showing in a year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

This capability could lead to breakthroughs in molecular computing and highly efficient optical devices that outperform current technologies.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Bernstein maintains an outperform rating on the stock with a HK$130.00 target price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Or that the upper triple-A-rated floor of some subprime mortgage bond would outperform the lower, triple-B-rated, floor.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis