downside

American  

[doun-sahyd] / ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd /

noun

1. the lower side or part.

2. a downward trend, especially in stock prices.

3. a discouraging or negative aspect.

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adjective

1. of or involving a decline, especially in stock prices.

   The downside risk on this stock is considered far greater than the potential for gain.

downside British  

/ ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd /

noun

1. the disadvantageous aspect of a situation

   the downside of twentieth-century living

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Etymology

Origin of downside

First recorded in 1675–85; down ¹ + side ¹

Example Sentences

Unless the stock can get firmly above the upper boundary of the resistance zone, which comes in around $298, the key downside level to watch is the March 12 intraday low of around $279.

From MarketWatch

“Uncertainty around the magnitude and duration of oil supply disruption means outcomes for risk assets have become increasingly asymmetrical. With potential downside rising significantly, we recommend turning defensive,” say the strategists.

From MarketWatch

“Any de-escalation is unlikely to quickly restore flows through the Strait of Hormuz, keeping the market tight and limiting downside in crude,” analysts at IG said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“With the valuation having taken a substantial cut, even considering the overall decrease in valuations across software, we believe the upside potential far outweighs the downside risk,” Moerdler wrote.

From MarketWatch

Hence, “there is room for further downside, especially with the oil prices still climbing,” Chew adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• disadvantage
• drawback
• flaw
• inconvenience