negative return
/ˈnɛɡətɪv rɪˈtɜːrn/noun phrase★Intermediate
💰Finance
technical
A financial loss or decrease in the value of an investment.
Bondholders experienced a negative return due to rising interest rates.
Bond investors lost money because interest rates increased.
The hedge fund reported a negative return of 5% for the year.
The hedge fund lost 5% of its value over the year.
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Often expressed as a percentage or monetary amount.
Collocations
achieve a negative returnto experience a financial losssustain a negative returnto continue losing money on an investment
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Related Phrases
positive returnphrase
a financial gain on an investment
return on investment (ROI)phrase
a measure of profitability
💡Pro Tip
Financial Context
Always use 'negative return' in financial contexts, not for general losses.
⚡Gold Rule
Accuracy
Ensure the percentage or amount is clearly stated when discussing negative returns.
📖Word Origin
Derived from 'negative' (opposite of positive) and 'return' (financial gain or loss).
📝Usage Notes
Common in financial reporting, investment analysis, and economic discussions.
Word Breakdown
negative
opposite of positive
prefixreturn
financial gain or loss
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