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cyclical stock [1 record]

Record 1 2020-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Stock Exchange
  • Investment
DEF

Stock of a given industry that is particularly sensitive to swings in economic conditions.

OBS

The correct French equivalent is "action" in this context because "stock" and "share" are used interchangeably as a singular noun. However, "stock" is usually a collective noun, with "actions" as its French equivalent and "shares" as its synonym.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bourse
  • Investissements et placements
DEF

Action d'un secteur industriel particulièrement sensible aux fluctuations de la conjoncture économique.

CONT

On peut s'intéresser aux valeurs cycliques, mais en sachant qu'il convient de les acquérir lors d'une dépression économique et boursière pour s'en défaire lors d'une phase de prospérité de l'industrie considérée.

Spanish

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