out of favor
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On the other hand, interest rates and precious metals prices typically move in opposite directions, as non-interest-bearing assets—such as gold— fall out of favor when rates are high.
From Barron's
The type of investment fund Ackman is looking to raise, a closed-end fund, has been out of favor with investors for years.
The structure could act as an incentive for investors to back the closed-end fund, an investment structure that is out of favor with investors.
From Barron's
Ackman has previously acknowledged the need to generate enthusiasm for Pershing Square USA’s closed-end structure, which has fallen out of favor with investors.
Themistocles led the Athenian navy against the Persians in the Battle of Salamis in 480 B.C., but when he fell out of favor with the Athenians, he offered his services to the Persian king, who made him governor of a city in Asia Minor.
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