at a premium

Idioms  

1. At a higher price than usual owing to scarcity; also, considered more valuable, held in high esteem. For example, Since that article came out, the firm's stock has been selling at a premium and Space is at a premium in most stores. This idiom uses premium in the sense of “bounty” or “bonus.” [Mid-1800s] Also see put a premium on.

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Example Sentences

He added that investors’ expectations for sales growth were “elevated, leaving less room for upside,” and noted that the stock is trading at a premium to historical averages.

From Barron's

Ciena stock trades at a premium relative to peers, analysts at BofA Securities noted recently.

From Barron's

Closed-end funds can trade at a premium or discount to their net asset value.

From Barron's

The idea that it’s always safe to sell the front of the curve at a premium and buy the back at a discount is a false assumption as markets often flip, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now, some traders are starting to sell the once-shunned oil at a premium.

From The Wall Street Journal

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