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Definition of

downside risk

Stockholding & Investments

risk of loss in value the risk that an investment will decline in value.

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Definitions of ’downside risk’ and meaning of ’downside risk’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’downside risk’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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