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cyclical asset

[ˈsɪklɪkəl ˈæset]
nounpl: cyclical assets
ativo cíclico
1. An investment or asset whose value and performance are heavily influenced by economic cycles, typically performing well during economic expansions and poorly during recessions
Airline stocks are considered cyclical assets because they perform better when the economy is growing.
As ações de companhias aéreas são consideradas ativos cíclicos porque têm melhor desempenho quando a economia está em crescimento.
2. A security or property that experiences predictable fluctuations in demand and profitability tied to broader economic conditions
Cyclical assets in the automotive industry are sensitive to consumer confidence and interest rates.
Os ativos cíclicos na indústria automóvel são sensíveis à confiança do consumidor e às taxas de juros.
Synonyms
cyclical investmentcyclical stockeconomically sensitive assetbusiness cycle asset
Antonyms
defensive assetnon-cyclical assetstable assetrecession-proof asset

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ativo cíclico
Standard term used in Brazilian financial markets
São Paulo
ativo cíclico
Common in São Paulo's financial district (Avenida Paulista)
Portugal
ativo cíclico
Standard term used in Portuguese financial markets and institutions

Related Idioms & Phrases

riding the economic cycle
boom-and-bust asset
economic sensitivity plays
counter-cyclical strategy
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