market loss

/ˈmɑːrkɪt lɒs/
noun phraseIntermediate
💰Finance
formal

A decline in the value of investments or assets in a financial market.

Investors suffered heavy market losses during the stock market crash.

People who had invested money lost a lot when the stock market crashed.

The hedge fund mitigated market losses by diversifying its portfolio.

The hedge fund reduced its financial losses by spreading investments across different areas.

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Market loss is often used in financial reporting and investment analysis.

Collocations

sustain market lossto experience a financial declinerecover from market lossto regain financial value after a decline

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Related Phrases

capital lossphrase
a reduction in the value of an asset
paper lossphrase
an unrealized loss in the value of an investment

💡Pro Tip

Financial Context

Market loss is typically discussed in financial reports, investment analysis, and economic news.

Gold Rule

Accurate Reporting

Use 'market loss' precisely in financial contexts to avoid confusion with other types of losses.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 'market' (a place for buying and selling) and 'loss' (a decrease in value).

📝Usage Notes

Often used in financial contexts to describe the reduction in value of stocks, bonds, or other assets.

Word Breakdown

market
a place or system for buying and selling financial assets
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loss
a decrease in value or amount
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